Peacebunny Island
By Caleb Smith
Program is hosted by Caleb, the youth social entrepreneur who hopes this program helps create excitement for service-learning, environmental STEM, and playing outside.
Copyright 2020
Peacebunny IslandMay 08, 2019
(4.7.21) Book Launch and Reopening Peacebunny Cottage
(1.22.21) Special Guests: Markus Bachman & Deb Bachman, authors of “Embracing ReMARKable”
(11.27.20) Contagious Optimism
(3.31.20) Optimism while heading upstream against the current
Ever feel like you're fighting the current? Destination unknown? Two years ago I had just bought a house boat and was working on plans to bring it 100 miles upstream. I didn’t yet know where I was going to land because we hadn't purchased the island yet. Lots of similarities to today’s uncertainty as all of our contracts for Easter and school programs and libraries are cancelled. Somehow it worked out even better than I'd ever imagined and I trust that this time of social distancing will push us to try new outreach methods. More time for farm chores and homework. More time to fine-tune the business plan. More time, period. Thankful for your support as we plan to head 'upstream'
(2.22.20) “Rock the Park” just aired: Frequently asked questions
(11.26.19) Rabbits drinking at Peacebunny Cottage.... and a few November updates
This month was about a lot of things coming together... so much to be thankful for right now: all the support in achieving Eagle Scout, Great Grandma’s 100th birthday, new tools for the farm. What an amazing month. A fun final bonus track: Ever hear 30 rabbits drinking? One of my favorite sounds while we're doing some cleaning and setting out the grass and hay bales.
(10.10.19) October Updates — Mass Rescue and what’s up at Peacebunny Cottage and other news
(9.03.19) Great MN Get-together
(8.25.19) What “Hoppiness” sounds like to me. Plus the analogy of the White and Black Cuckatoos
Sounds of birds chirping at Peacebunny Cottage with the bunnies hopping in the nearby pasture. Girls giggling while learning about bunnies at a birthday party. All things that are part of my "happy places."
An aboriginal saying in Australia has been made into the school song for Hope Vale School. "Nganhthaan Waandaar Nganhthan Ngurraar" means one is a white Cuckatoo and one is a black Cuckatoo—different but together. In a world with so much division, my simple podcast will just be about birds, bunnies, gentle rain and giggles. Moments we share that transcend all that can divide us. Enjoy.
MN State Fair - Part 1
(8.6.19) Sitting by the river completes me
(7.2.19) World Record Trip Planning, River Mappings, Winning Trip to the Island
(6.25.19) Live from the Mainland
Thanks for visiting...we post photos and hope you'll share the journey with us and tell others. We love getting email and comments on social media, so keep in touch! We also have weekly contests to win a trip out to the island with us. Check our website for details www.PeacebunnyIsland.com
(6.11.19) SUMMER!! Mississippi River West Bank
Updates plus our trek down the West Bank from Minneapolis to Fort Snelling Area (confluence of the Mississippi River & Minnesota Rivers). We visited Bohemian Flats - Annie Young Meadow - Winchell Trail - Lock & Dam 1. Lots of cool stuff we learned, so we will be posting some of these discoveries on our website and our Youtube Channel.
www.PeacebunnyIsland.com
Week 16 (5.14.19) Wax on Wax off — some people join the gym!
Week 15: (5.7.19) Welcome to your new home! Amazingly beautiful Blanc de Hotot breed from the town of Hotot France.
Week 14: (4.30.19) Daisy scouts, college visits a Bunny Garden, and new arrivals
Week 13 (4.23.19) Hoppy Easter
Week 12 (3.5.19) Flood is coming
Week 11: (2.26.19) Gonna flood
Week 10: (2.12.19) Lovin’ the River: Public meetings on current river issues. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Week 9: (2.5.19) Groundhog says "Get your boat ready!"
The Ground Hog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this week and then said "Get the boats ready!" Here's an update on what's happening during the Polar Vortex that made Minnesota colder than Antarctica this week. 1) Farm chores still happening 2) Port engine is now purring like a kitten while Starboard still needs work 3) Stringer repair will make the floor more stable 4) Considering solar generator for boat batteries?? Lots more to do before we get the houseboat in the water this spring! Lots of library programs this month & Easter is around the corner...
Week 8: Intro to Angora Rabbits
Week 7 (1.8.19) Seamanship class, Sea Scouts, and our whether/weather station
Week 6: (1.1.19) 2019: It’s going to be amazing
Week 5: (12.18.18) Warm weather opportunities
Week 4: (12.11.18) Winter Barn, Business & Boats
Week 3: (12.4.18) Rabbit Biodiversity - Part I
Week 2: (11.27.18) Boats out - Island Shift to Winter
Week 1: Thanksgiving 2018 Reflections
Now that we actually own the island, I’m SO thankful for all those who made this dream come true and I'm super excited to see what next year will bring!
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