Steve Zind

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Recent Pieces from Steve Zind

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How To Throw A Boomerang (02:46)
From: Vermont Public

Today's lesson concerns something we've all probably tried, but few of us have mastered: how to throw a boomerang (and have it return).
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Boiling Maple Sap Into Syrup (03:38)
From: Vermont Public

The Read family in Hartland, Vermont, collects sap from maple trees to make maple syrup. Rick and his daughter Sydney explain the process and science of making syrup from sap.
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Tapping Maple Trees In Your Backyard (02:19)
From: Vermont Public

A father and daughter demonstrate their simple, home-grown method of tapping maple trees during sugaring season.
Caption: An Afghanistan National Police trainee., Credit: Steve Zind

Afghanistan's Other War (28:30)
From: Vermont Public

A half-hour documentary that examines the challenging counter-insurgency mission of the National Guard and how the Guard is training the Afghan Police.
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How to catch a dragonfly (03:07)
From: Vermont Public

Vermont has about 140 species of dragonflies and damselflies and catching one in a net is a lot more challenging than snaring a butterfly. VPR's Steve Zind spent some time ...
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How to start a fire without matches (03:48)
From: Vermont Public

VPR reporter Steve Zind visited the Roots School in East Calais, Vermont, where wilderness skills are taught for a demonstration in starting a fire using a bow drill from ...
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How NOT to get lost in the woods (03:39)
From: Vermont Public

Orienteering enthusiast Chris Williams explains how to stay on track in the woods and not get lost.