With prices skyrocketing higher every time we go to the store, the series of events Greensboro has planned for families this fall might actually come in very helpful since we may all be on the verge or having to catch our own meat and forage the woods for vegetables.
Here’s what’s coming up from the City of Greensboro:
- Family Fishing Evenings
Friday, October 10, and Friday, October 24 from 5-6:30 pm at Lake Higgins, 4235 Hamburg Mill Rd.
The city describes this as a “catch and release fishing program designed for people of all ages.” Bait, fishing poles and chairs will be provided if you don’t have your own. The event will be held around the Education Pond at Lake Higgins, which is located immediately to the left of the Marina office. It’s not free though: Registration is required with a fee of $5 per person. But you know what they say: “Teach a man to fish…”
Each person who plans to fish has to sign up separately.
- Beginner Archery Clinic
Thursday, October 16, and Thursday, October 30 at 5-6:30 pm at Shelter 10 at Bryan Park, 6275 Bryan Park Rd.
This event is open to beginners and pros alike. It will take place at the archery range at Bryan Park Shelter 10. Equipment will be provided, and personal equipment won’t be allowed to be used at the range for these clinics. The city notes that attendees should be aware that there will be limited targets – so participants will take turns using the targets.
Shelter 10 in Bryan Park can be found just before the turn into Lake Townsend Marina. Registration is required with a fee of $5 per person. If you get good enough, you might be able to bring home some venison at a cost of $0 per pound.
- Urban Foraging
Wednesday, October 22 at 5:30-6:30 pm at Meeting Place Park, 801 W. Smith St.
The forest is chock full of free food; the trick is not eating the stuff that will kill you. If you don’t know much about that, you can join the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department to learn about sustainable foraging techniques. This event will introduce attendees to the basics of urban foraging – including gathering wild foods, medicinal herbs, and craft materials. (They probably will not teach you which mushrooms get you high.) This program will take place along the Downtown Greenway, at Meeting Place Park– at the corner of Smith and Prescott streets. Registration is required. Drop-ins are welcome if space permits.
