Wanted: Alive and wiggling
Matthew Hundley / (matthew.hundley@averyjournal.com)
Dozens of young worm hunters gathered at Banner Elk Elementary last Thursday, Oct. 18, to turn in hundreds of worms for a cash reward. A great way for children to earn some money, the bounty also ensures that the Woolly Worm Festival will have plenty of worms for sale in the event that a would-be contestant arrives wormless to the race.
All of the worm hunters were in agreement; the best way to collect as many worms as possible in the least amount of time is to keep an eye on paved areas, where they seem to congregate. Their best advice? Watch out for traffic.
During the woolly worm bounty, children could sell as many as 50 worms for $1 apiece.
All of the worm hunters were in agreement; the best way to collect as many worms as possible in the least amount of time is to keep an eye on paved areas, where they seem to congregate. Their best advice? Watch out for traffic.
During the woolly worm bounty, children could sell as many as 50 worms for $1 apiece.
