Western Reserve Land Conservancy

Did you know that gold has been found in the Vermilion River? Yes, the precious metal has been pulled from the stream. Now you can try your hand at panning for gold in the river on when Western Reserve Land Conservancy and its Firelands chapter hosts a special event at the Lorain County Metro Parks Vermilion River Reservation.

Grant Thompson, Lorain County Metro Parks naturalist and chair of our Firelands chapter, will serve as our gold-panning guide.

Participants will meet by the bridge on the Mill Hollow side of the river. Please wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. Come prepared to learn a little bit about the river, have fun and maybe get lucky.

The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to kpilacky@wrlc.cc or call (440) 774-4226.

Directions: http://www.metroparks.cc/maps/vrr_directions.htm