# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Crochet for Wildlife
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: ***Please note that using this Facebook Event page to indicate you are going does not mean you are registered for the event. You must register by using the link or calling the number below.***

Get hooked on helping wildlife and celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day at the forest preserve. Join a naturalist who will guide you through the crochet pattern to crochet small nests that will be used in wildlife rehabilitation centers across the country. These nests provide substitute dens, burrows and bird nests for animals in need. 

Fee: Free!
Age: Ages 12 and older.

Registration required by Tuesday, June 9, by calling 815-722-4121 or online: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpdwc/activity/search/detail/10059?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Note: This is not an instructional crocheting course. Previous crochet experience is required. Materials, including yarn and crochet hooks, will be provided. If you choose to bring your own crochet hook, a G hook is desirable. Please bring your own folding or camp-style chair so you can sit by the water and enjoy the view while you help wildlife in need. 

Hidden Lakes Trout Farm has paved accessible trails from the parking lot. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should submit a request online (https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-information/request-accommodation-inclusion-service/) no later than 48 hours before the program.

(Photo via Shutterstock)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bolingbrook/crochet-for-wildlife/200029951753308
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bolingbrook
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hidden Oaks Nature Center
- **lat**: 41.708595975813
- **long**: -88.091533184052
- **full address**: Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Rd.,Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Crochet for Wildlife being held?
  - **A:** Crochet for Wildlife takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 419 Trout Farm Rd.,Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Crochet for Wildlife?
  - **A:** Crochet for Wildlife is organized by Hidden Oaks Nature Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Crochet for Wildlife is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bolingbrook, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Crochet for Wildlife sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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