Cows, Sheep, and ... Bunnies!

Always something exciting going on at the schoolhouse ranch. A couple weeks ago, we discovered a nest of Wren eggs, and we've been researching and following their growth. The cows and sheep have been making their way over to our pasture and have been busy eating. They always migrate over together in a large herd and leave the same way. There are a few calves too.

Today, as I was tending to our garden after school was over, Violet was squatting down in front of the garden and excitedly called out, "A bunny! There's a bunny!" Thinking I misunderstood her, I casually walked over, and to my surprise, there was indeed a baby rabbit hiding behind a pallet! After lots of oooohs and awwwws, Mr. Steve noticed there were more burrowed under their nest (which we thought was trash that accumulated in the garden bed). There were five in all! The children (and Ms. Andrea) had the hardest time restraining themselves from touching/trying to pick them up, but we knew we had to because of mama rabbit. We don't want her to think we are predators.

Now for a collective, "Awwwww!"

Beekeeping Field Trip

We took a group field trip to learn about beekeeping with the Williamson County Area Beekeepers Association. What a wonderful treat to meet the beekeepers and learn all about their work. The children located the Queen Bee in a hive, learned how beekeepers gear up, how honey is made, the importance and benefits of bees, and made their own beeswax candles! Special thanks for the WCABA for sharing their knowledge with us all!

 

Spring is here!

Happy Spring!

Our days are getting warmer, our gardens are blooming, and there's always something exciting to be found at the schoolhouse, especially during the Spring season. Last Monday, I went outside to check the propane meter and was surprised when I lifted the lid to find this!

 

Today, I checked in again.

 

 
 



We will have to be very careful to not disturb or upset Mama bird. She wasn't around when we checked in today, and we'll keep a safe distance to not distress her. How old do you think they are? A couple days old? A few hours old? It will be exciting to watch them grow.

(Even though we're not as active here on the blog, we're still around and as busy as ever, so if you want to keep up with our happenings, feel free to visit our facebook page  which has [a bit] more frequent updates!)