Sunday, September 14th 1-4pm
Please join us at Emily Murphy Park and learn to pan for gold at this family-friendly event. There is no cost to this event, but if you are planning to attend please mark yourself as 'Going' on this Facebook event.
Meet us in the west end of the park, nearest the overpass. The event is weather dependent, please check this event page the morning of Sept 14 for any cancellation information.
Panning equipment will be provided. We will have knowledgeable panners onsite from the Alberta Gold Prospectors Association to demonstrate proper panning technique and answer any questions.
We will also be bbqing hotdogs and veggie dogs and have some light snacks available. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own reusable plates and utensils but we will have disposables on site.
Things to bring for personal comfort and safety:
-rubber boots or hip waders (to go in the water to pan)
-clothes that can get dirty and wet
-a change of clothes for after
-lawn chair
-sun screen
-bug repellent
-hat
-snacks
-water
-shovel or trowel if possible (we will have a couple shovels available but pending attendance they may not be enough to go around)
You are more than welcome to bring your own panning equipment.
Note that photos will be taken at the event.
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