The KOEF is a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of supporting outdoor education through The Kendall County Outdoor Education Center located at the Hoover Forest Preserve.

Your donation will continue to give youth the opportunity to develop an awareness of and appreciation for the natural environment. Outdoor programs in ecology, water quality, insect, and wildlife studies help connect youth with nature and understand their place in that connection.

Through challenging experiences on the Teams Course, youth gain respect for self and others. Working as a team, they develop greater self-confidence by using communication and cooperation to solve problems.

Invest in The Kendall Outdoor Education Foundation (KOEF) and help us continue to offer high-quality experiential education programs to our local schools and other youth

How To Contribute:

You may contribute to the Kendall Outdoor Education Foundation in several ways:

On any visit to the Kendall County Outdoor Education Center, you may donate by purchasing one of the foundation t-shirts.

Donations by check should be made out to the Kendall Outdoor Education Foundation or KOEF in order to be tax deductible. The KOEF is a designate d 501(c)3 charitable organization. 

If you are interested in volunteering time or donating items or services, please contact Deanna Bazan at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mail Address:

KOEF

16 Blackhawk Springs Drive

Yorkville, IL 60545

We appreciate your support!