MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The annual Earth Day Celebration at Calpine Saturday, April 27, was again educational and fun.  

The Lake County Rockhounds’ gold panning booth for children taught them how to pan for gold and pretty rocks. No gold was detected but it was lots of fun.

Children were introduced to something most of them wouldn’t ever be exposed to otherwise. It gave them something to think about and maybe even dream about.  

Members had a lot of enjoyment watching the children find beautiful Lake County diamonds, rocks and gems. The parents were especially appreciative.

The Rockhounds reported that the Calpine staff was very helpful in getting a kiddie pool filled with buckets of water for the panning. The Rockhound Silent Auction went well too.

The group reported that it was a fun day for its members, who had a great time meeting old friends, making new ones, and getting children and adults excited about the diversity of rocks in Lake County and areas beyond.