Welcome to Attending Acres, where we thrive in exploring the great outdoors!
š³ Discover the joy of outdoor education with Attending Acres! We provide engaging outdoor education for children and adults. Our hands-on program fosters practical life skills while connecting with nature in a fun and safe environment.
Explore Our Engaging Classes
Sprouts
Ages 4-6
Cost $375
Thursdays 10-11:30 am
$75 deposit is required upon registration and will be placed toward your final balance.
Trailblazers
Ages 7-11
Cost $375
Thursdays 4-5:30 pm
$75 deposit is required upon registration and will be placed toward your final balance.
Adults
Plant Walk + Medicine Making
Saturday, October 4th
YOUTH ARCHERY
October 5-8th
SOURDOUGH CLASS
Oct 17 & 25 register @www.everybloomin.com
Check our Class page for additional details
About Attending Acres
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Outdoor Fun
At Attending Acres, we provide engaging outdoor educational experiences that foster a love for nature. Our hands-on activities include bushcrafting skills, nature inspired arts & crafts, herbalism, nature studies, and ensuring a memorable learning journey.
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Nature Exploration
Students will immerse themselves in the wonders of nature. We learn about plants and animals through interactive experiences, which promote curiosity and stewardship for the environment.
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Life Skills Training
Our program emphasizes practical life skills and equipping students with essential tools for everyday challenges. From teamwork to problem-solving, natural remedies to sourdough, we prepare them for a successful future.
Meet Your Instructors
Hey there! We are glad you are here. We share a passion for education, the outdoors, and equipping others with meaningful life skills. Darrin and I are credentialed teachers with experience in public, charter, and homeschool settings. Darrin holds two masterās degrees, including one in education. I (Kristie) am a Wilderness First Responder, an herbalist, a Rev Wild Outdoor Leader, and a certified nature journaling instructor. Both of us are NASP Archery instructors. We are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy backpacking, hiking, and exploring nature with our three girls. I have also taught community classes on sourdough, fermentation, food preservation, and natural remedies. Darrin loves history, playing guitar, and rebuilding old cars. Attending Acres was inspired by the challenges our dyslexic daughter faced in the classroom. We aim to create a space that builds confidence and fosters a love for the outdoors. This legacy of valuable life skills is what we want to share with others.
INFORMATION
COST
The cost for all 10-week sessions is $375 total. A $75 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration.
This will go towards
your final balance. Payments are due in full or monthly payments of $100 are due on 9/4, 10/2, and 11/3. Cost is $375 regardless of attendance.
CLASS SIZE
Class sizes are limited and fill up quickly. Be sure to register!
LOCATION
We will be meeting at various locations like Hobo Camp, Susanville
Ranch Park, and occasionally my property. More detailed information
will be sent to you upon registering.
INSTRUCTORS
Classes will be led by Darrin & Kristie Wakley
CLASS CANCELLATION
Classes will be held rain or shine. At times, we may need to cancel a class. In such cases, we will provide a make-up session date.
CAN PARENTS ATTEND WITH THEIR CHILD
Parents are welcome to stay and learn alongside their child. They can also observe from a distance. On occasion parent participation can impede a childās ability to connect with their peers. We invite you to consider your goals for your child and the class. Other circumstances may require a parent to be present with their child.
Testimonials
Practical Hands On Skills
“Our children ages 4-15 loved their time at Attending Acres learning all about outdoor survival skills. The hands on practicality of classes kept our kids engaged and eager to learn. So thankful for Kristie creating such a needed and wonderful program for children in our area.”
Ashley
Highly Recommended
“Kristie always provides the best activities that are age appropriate and engaging. She is a natural teacher so the kids easily understand what she is teaching. My kids love the cooking projects and science. There is nothing like this in our area and I am so grateful to Kristie for providing this opportunity for my kids.”
Kat
Engaging
“My girls loved attending class and learning easy practical things they could use at home. The hands on activities kept it exciting and my kids had a blast! Kristie has so much knowledge and I’m glad my girls were able to learn from her in an outside classroom. We will definitely join the next session of classes.”
Emily
