The salmonberries are ripe — here\u2019s where to find them
A neighbor\u2019s foraging map of the cul-de-sacs, plus a gentle reminder to leave plenty for the songbirds and the bears.
Salmonberries along the greenbelt, ready for picking.
For a fortnight every July, the tangled hedges along the greenbelt go from green to gold-orange, heavy with salmonberries ripe for the picking. Here is a neighbor's foraging map of the cul-de-sacs, plus a gentle reminder to leave plenty for the songbirds and the bears.
The best patches run along the greenbelt behind Maple Court and the damp margin where Cooper Street meets the creek. Look for canes with a soft blue-green leaf and berries that range from coral to deep amber — they are ripe when they pull away with the gentlest tug.
Pick with care
Take a handful, not a bucket. The birds and the bears rely on the same bushes, and a neighborhood forages best when it shares. Wash before eating, and watch for thorns — they hide well.