Cool How-Tos

Series produced by Vermont Public

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A series of short, sound-rich pieces in which experts teach listeners a practical or whimsical skills.

Each Wednesday this summer, Vermont Edition tapped a local expert to teach us a skill, or introduce us to a new hobby in our series "Summer School". Reporters ventured outdoors to learn everything from how to run a 5K to how to catch a dragonfly. While we called it Summer School, these stories endure across seasons.


22 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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We head out onto Lake Champlain to learn to sail 420s -- small, fast boats with two sails, popular with sailors of all skill levels.

  • Added: Aug 19, 2011
  • Length: 03:12
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Crisp, fizzy and refreshing -- we learn to mix the perfect summer cocktail.

  • Added: Aug 19, 2011
  • Length: 02:58