{"id":897,"date":"2024-12-17T12:02:12","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T20:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/?page_id=897"},"modified":"2026-01-30T18:05:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T02:05:56","slug":"home-main","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"897\" class=\"elementor elementor-897\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c732b68 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"3c732b68\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-35c4647d\" data-id=\"35c4647d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef399f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef399f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><style type=\"text\/css\">\n.auto-style1 {<br \/>\ttext-align: center;<br \/>}<br \/><\/style><\/p>\n<div class=\"auto-style1\">\n\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Welcome to The Portland Gold Prospectors<br \/>We&#8217;re Glad You&#8217;re Here!<\/h3>\n<p><b>Greetings and a warm welcome to all members and newcomers of Portland Gold Prospectors!<\/b><br \/>We are thrilled to have you join our enthusiastic community of prospectors, hobbyists, and adventure seekers. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned gold panner or just starting on your journey to discovering the treasures of the earth, there&#8217;s a place for you here. What We Do Our group is dedicated to the exploration and responsible prospecting of gold in the beautiful landscapes surrounding Portland. We organize regular outings, workshops, and events to share knowledge, techniques, and the sheer joy of finding that elusive glimmer of gold.<\/p>\n<p><b>Getting Involved<\/b><br \/>Becoming an active member is easy and rewarding:<br \/>\u25cf Attend Meetings: Join our monthly meetings to connect with other prospectors, hear guest speakers, and stay informed about upcoming events.<br \/>\u25cf Participate in Outings: Experience the thrill of prospecting with group outings designed for all skill levels.<br \/>\u25cf Learn &amp; Share: Engage in workshops where you can learn from experienced members and share your tips and successes.<br \/><b>Our Commitment<\/b><br \/>At Portland Gold Prospectors, we emphasize responsible and sustainable practices. We are committed to:<br \/>\u25cf Environmental Stewardship: Respecting our natural resources and leaving no trace behind. Fill your holes!<br \/>\u25cf Community Building: Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members.<br \/>\u25cf Safety First: Ensuring that all our activities adhere to safety guidelines and best practices.<b><i><br \/>Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. We look forward to many adventures and discoveries together. Happy prospectin&#8217;!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #030303; font-family: 'Playfair Display'; font-size: 40px; letter-spacing: 0px;\">Come Join us!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f6f1ea4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"f6f1ea4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9307c24\" data-id=\"9307c24\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42c201d elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"42c201d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<head>\r\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n.auto-style1 {\r\n\ttext-align: center;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n\r\n<body>\r\n<div class=\"auto-style1\">\r\nWould you like to help the <strong>Portland Gold Prospectors<\/strong> grow \r\n\tand add more mining adventures and outdoor activities? \r\n\tPlease make a donation today! Just click on the button below. <br \/>\r\n\t<strong><em>We appreciate your donation. <\/em><\/strong> <\/div>\r\n<center><form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\" method=\"post\" target=\"_top\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"hosted_button_id\" value=\"93SHCH4HF2D7L\" \/>\r\n<input type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_donate_SM.gif\" border=\"0\" name=\"submit\" title=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" alt=\"Donate with PayPal button\" \/>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>\r\n<\/form>\r\n<\/body>\r\n\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d38485 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5d38485\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src=\"https:\/\/goldbroker.com\/widget\/live-price\/XAU?currency=USD\" width=\"100%\" height=\"130\" style=\"border: 0; overflow: hidden;\"><\/iframe>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cfa9ede\" data-id=\"cfa9ede\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f2bd32 elementor-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"9f2bd32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bottledrop.com\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/blue-bags-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1358\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/blue-bags-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/blue-bags-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/blue-bags-1-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h6 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bottledrop.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 15px;font-weight: 400\">Please consider donating<\/span><\/a><\/h6><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Please consider donating your empty\/recyclable cans to your club! Pick up a\nfew Blue Bags to take them in yourself or bring them to the meeting. 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Greetings and a warm welcome to all members and newcomers of Portland Gold Prospectors!We are thrilled to have you join our enthusiastic community of prospectors, hobbyists, and adventure seekers. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned gold panner or just starting on your journey to discovering the treasures of the earth, there&#8217;s a place for you here. What We Do Our group is dedicated to the exploration and responsible prospecting of gold in the beautiful landscapes surrounding Portland. We organize regular outings, workshops, and events to share knowledge, techniques, and the sheer joy of finding that elusive glimmer of gold. Getting InvolvedBecoming an active member is easy and rewarding:\u25cf Attend Meetings: Join our monthly meetings to connect with other prospectors, hear guest speakers, and stay informed about upcoming events.\u25cf Participate in Outings: Experience the thrill of prospecting with group outings designed for all skill levels.\u25cf Learn &amp; Share: Engage in workshops where you can learn from experienced members and share your tips and successes.Our CommitmentAt Portland Gold Prospectors, we emphasize responsible and sustainable practices. We are committed to:\u25cf Environmental Stewardship: Respecting our natural resources and leaving no trace behind. Fill your holes!\u25cf Community Building: Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members.\u25cf Safety First: Ensuring that all our activities adhere to safety guidelines and best practices.Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. We look forward to many adventures and discoveries together. Happy prospectin&#8217;! \u00a0 \u00a0Come Join us! \u00a0 Would you like to help the Portland Gold Prospectors grow and add more mining adventures and outdoor activities? Please make a donation today! Just click on the button below. We appreciate your donation. Please consider donating Please consider donating your empty\/recyclable cans to your club! Pick up a few Blue Bags to take them in yourself or bring them to the meeting. 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