AUBURN - Forty dozen eggs makes for a super Easter egg hunt.

According to inside sources, that's how many the Easter Bunny hid for Saturday's fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Booker T. Washington Community Center on Chapman Avenue.

The hunt, sponsored by a group of community leaders based out of Robie's Bar near the community center, took place in the field next to the center.

“This is something we like to do for this community every year,” said Anthony Zagoursky, the group member in charge of Saturday's hunt.

Although not officially affiliated with the community center, the group sponsors holiday barbecues and other social events.

Beneath a beautifully sunny sky, about 100 children lined the field's edge before the hunt began. When the signal came to start, the hunters - all under the age of 12 - took off like rabbits to search for the treasures.

As expected, eyes and faces were filled with glee at the discovery of each egg.

One comical moment saw a young hunter, in such a hurry to find the next prize, spill her basket each time she scurried on to continue her search.

Among those attending Saturday's event were Josephine Van der Werfl and her children Malyssa and Greg. The Auburn residents attend the hunt every year, and enjoy it and the beautiful spring weather, Van der Werfl said.

Malyssa was asked the elusive question: Why does the Easter Bunny make it so hard to find his eggs?

“They're kind of tricky to find, because they're in deep holes and everything,” she speculated. “But when you find them, you get to eat them, and maybe you can win a prize.”

The community center offers comprehensive youth development services and programs that serve children of all ages.

Anyone wishing to join any of their programs can contact the center at 253-3207.