Kendall County Forest Preserve District - Hoover Forest Preserve

Kendall County Forest Preserve District - Hoover Forest Preserve Welcome to the Kendall County Forest Preserve District. With over 12 preserves located on and near the Fox River, there is plenty to explore.
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07/24/2026

Join us Saturday for a Guided Nature Walk at Hoover Forest Preserve! The prairie is in full bloom and there will be so much to explore together. We might just have a few native plant giveaways and always some snacks at the end. Just let us know you are coming!

07/07/2026

Join us for the Kendall County Historic Scavenger Hunt! 🇺🇸

In celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, we're inviting residents to discover the stories, places, and people that helped shape Kendall County through a fun, self-guided adventure. 🗺️

📅 June 29 – August 9

Using the Goosechase app, participants can explore museums, monuments, landmarks, and other historic sites throughout Kendall County while completing missions:

📍 Check in at historic locations
📸 Take photos at landmarks
🧩 Solve riddles tied to Kendall County's rich history

📲 Getting started is easy:
• Download the Goosechase app
• Search for "Kendall County Historic Scavenger Hunt"
• Enter the password: Kendall250
• Start exploring!

Complete 10 challenges and earn a Kendall250 Challenge Coin!* Coins may be picked up on the 3rd floor of the Kendall County Office Building during regular business hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm). 🪙

Have fun, explore responsibly, and enjoy discovering the people, places, and stories that make Kendall County part of our nation's 250-year journey! 🦅

For more information, visit: www.kendallcountyil.gov/kendall250/scavenger-hunt

*Challenge coins available while supplies last.

Edith Farnsworth HouseThree Rivers Public Library DistrictKendall County Forest Preserve District Education DepartmentVillage of Montgomery, IL

Join us on Thursday, July 16 at 5:00pm at Meadowhawk Lodge-Hoover Forest Preserve for our Tick Talk, presented in partne...
06/29/2026

Join us on Thursday, July 16 at 5:00pm at Meadowhawk Lodge-Hoover Forest Preserve for our Tick Talk, presented in partnership with the Kendall County Health Department.

06/08/2026

☀️ COMING THIS SUMMER: Get ready to explore Kendall County history in a whole new way! 🇺🇸

In celebration of the Semiquincentennial, Kendall County is launching a Historic Scavenger Hunt featuring local museums and historic landmarks. 🗺️

Using the Goosechase app, participants will complete fun challenges while learning about the places and stories that shaped our community.

📅 Launching June 29 — save the date and stay tuned for more details!

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11285 Fox Road
Yorkville, IL
60560

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+16305534025

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