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APRIL 13, 2026 - MAY 02, 2026
APRIL 13, 2026 - MAY 02, 2026
Participants are invited to follow clues that lead to a hidden golden dandelion!
Long ago, Borculo was just fields and a few neighbors relying on one another. They built homes, a school, a church, and gathering places - not just with wood and nails, but with trust and friendship. Each generation has added new families, traditions, and dreams while honoring what came before. Now it’s your turn to explore some Borculo history. Get outside and explore Borculo in a new way with the Golden Dandelion Scavenger Hunt! As you search, think about the people who built this community, the connections that hold us together, and the role you play in shaping Borculo’s story!
How it Works
The scavenger hunt runs from April 13 through May 2.
The Golden Dandelion is revealed through clues
New clues are released on social media and this web page until the dandelion has been found
Participants follow the clues to find the dandelion location
Finding a Golden Dandelion
If you find the dandelion, you can take it. Email borculoevents@gmail.com. Provide your first name, last name, phone, the location you found it and a photo of the Dandelion. You will then receive instructions for how to redeem it for the prize! (The Spot gift certificate!).
The dandelion will have directions on it to inform you that it is the “true” scavenger hunt dandelion
There will be an announcement on the Facebook page and website (this page) when it is found
Important Notes
Golden Dandelions will be placed outside at participating Borculo businesses or public areas
Please be respectful of business hours and staff
No purchase is required to participate
If you decide to participate, please follow the official rules
Congratulations and a big thank you to everyone who participated in the Golden Dandelion Hunt 2026! All the Golden Dandelions have been found!
Clues for the Golden Dandelion Scavenger Hunt:
Dandelion #4: WE HAVE A WINNER!
The Golden Dandelion #4 has been found — Water Tower at Polk St & 96th. History Highlight: Founded by Borculo brothers Marvin (“Mr. Turkey”) and Bill DeWitt in a barn with just 17 turkeys, Bil Mar Foods grew into a major U.S. poultry producer. Located at 8300 96th Ave., Zeeland, the site was later acquired by Sara Lee in 1987 and eventually became part of Tyson Foods, producing brands like Jimmy Dean and carrying forward Borculo’s turkey legacy.
Dandelion #4: Clue #1: Wings once roamed this land
Dandelion #3: WE HAVE A WINNER!
Golden Dandelion #3 has been found at the District 5 Schoolhouse, built in 1874, was the center of learning for Borculo’s children for nearly a century. One of its notable teachers, Anthony Mulder, guided students with care and discipline, leaving a lasting mark on the community and shaping generations of learners.
Dandelion #3: Clue #1 Timber and chalk once shaped the day
Dandelion #2: WE HAVE A WINNER!
The Golden Dandelion #2 has been found — between the Fire Station and Borculo Christian Reformed Church. When the Borculo church burned on April 10, 1927, Rev. Fortuin stepped forward to lead the congregation. He quickly arranged a tent for services and oversaw plans for a new building. Working closely with firefighters and volunteers, his leadership turned disaster into an opportunity, showing how faith, courage, and community can rebuild stronger. Nice work, hunters! Get ready—Golden Dandelion #3 will be hidden soon!
Dandelion #2: Clue #1: A blaze once came, but courage stayed
Dandelion #2: Clue #2: Place where courage and community meet
Dandelion #1: WE HAVE A WINNER!
The Dandelion has been found in the Cemetery near the marker of Jan Garrits Lindenschot, the first to be buried in the cemetery. Jan represents the very beginning of this community’s story. His marker reminds us of the early settlers whose faith, courage, and hard work helped plant the roots of the town we know today. Though many followed after him, his place remains a quiet symbol of where Borculo’s story first took hold.
Dandelion #1:Clue #1: The garden grew, but I was seed, the first to fill this quiet need. Look not for new, nor polished art, but where the story found its start.
Dandelion #1:Club #2: The eldest whisper of this silent garden holds your answer.
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