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Welcome Aboard! Service-learning adventures of youth going "island hopping" to Peacebunny Island (a real 22 acre private island on the Mississippi River, Minnesota USA, owned by Caleb Smith, who started this as a teen ). His business trains comfort rabbit and handlers who share Hugs, Hope and Hoppiness.Program is hosted by Caleb, a young adult social entrepreneur who hopes this program helps create excitement for service-learning, environmental STEM, and playing outside. Copyright 2024
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A river-island project meets the civic work of preparing for a flood.
Flood planning gives this island episode a grounded, practical shape. The host moves between meetings with park and recreation departments along the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, a river-map project, a permit for more rabbits, and questions about whether goats might help…
Daily TED and TEDx talks hosted by Elise Hu, spanning science, psychology, and creativity.
Pop culture, personal stakes, and room for a tangent.
Caleb Smith interviews Marcus Bachman about his champion rabbit Captain Phil and his experiences with 4-H and rabbit care.
Caleb Smith shares relaxing sounds and descriptions of rabbits Tater Tot and Dutchie, engaging youth in interactive learning about rabbit care.
Caleb interviews a 4-H participant about rabbit agility competitions at the Minnesota State Fair.
["Peacebunny Island\u2019s February 26 episode opens with rabbit and goat logistics, including park-and-rec meetings in St.
Caleb Smith describes a Tuesday routine of picking up damaged hay bales and providing water and snow to rabbits on Peacebunny Island.
Caleb Smith discusses his busy week and explains rabbit breeds and the American Rabbit Breeders Association's standard of perfection.
Caleb Smith reflects on winterizing his island camp and buying rabbit feed, while explaining how everyday business math relates to STEM learning.
Caleb Smith shares what he's thankful for, including his family, bunnies, houseboat, island, and new weather goats.