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Hawk and Lily Farm and Field School is excited to be offering its first round of classes the fall of 2025. All classes will take place on the farm and will include a combination of lecture and hands-on learning. Our class size will be limited in order to facilitate more connection between participants. Camping on the property is available for a limited number of participants who book two back to back workshops.

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Who can attend?

Classes are open to people of all ages, though unless noted, the content will be geared towards adults.

Location

All classes will meet at our farm site located 20 minutes outside Nevada City. Participants must pre-register for classes after which they will receive the class details and directions to the farm. Parking is limited so please carpool whenever possible.

What do I bring?

Please be prepared for a long day outside with water bottles, shade hat, lightweight layers for sun protection, and lunch. Snacks and water will be provided. Bring a journal or notebook.

Explore Class Offerings:

Floral Design
Cooking
Gardening

Upcoming Classes and Events

Please see our upcoming classes in August and September. We are open for classes throughout the Fall season. Explore all of our courses in Floral Design, Cooking and Gardening.

August
15
2025
A great way for us to get to know our community and gather together to work on projects around the farm. Participants must pre-register so we can get a head count and plan our projects. Refreshments, tools and fun provided. Volunteer days will be every 3rd Friday of every month. The next volunteer day will be Friday August 15.

Volunteer Work Day (Every 3rd Friday)

10:00 - 2:00 PM
$0.00
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August
24
2025
This half day class will go over all the considerations and details of putting together your own wedding flowers using buckets of our bulk blooms. From bridal bouquets to centerpieces, we will spend time sharing our arrangement techniques and putting them into practice. Everyone will go home with an arrangement of your choice.

DIY Wedding Flowers

1:00 - 5:00 PM
$200
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September
14
2025
In this half day class we will do a deep dive into greenhouse management, growing plants of all kinds from seed and how to propagate plants vegetatively. We will have the opportunity to do some hands on work taking cuttings and divisions of some plants from the gardens as well as doing some seeding. Participants will be able to take home some divisions of their choice.

All things Greenhouse- plant propagation, seed starting and management

8:00 - 12:00 PM
$150
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September
14
2025
This half-day class will start with group discussion around planning your fall garden including site considerations, appropriate plant choices and bed preparation. We will then spend time building a garden bed together and filling it with plants from our greenhouse. Participants will leave with a fall garden starter kit of plants and seeds.

Building and Designing your Fall Vegetable Garden

1:00 - 5:00 PM
$150
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September
19
2025
This half-day advanced floral design class will discuss the mechanics of floral installations, including site considerations, tools, tips, and techniques. We will spend time gathering materials on the farm and then work to build all three kinds of installations together. Refreshments will be provided.

Floral Installations- Arches, Hanging Installations, and Ground Arches

2:00 - 6:00 PM
$250
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September
20
2025
In this class we will learn about the process of planning, designing and planting your cut flower garden in the space that you have. We will discuss site selection, different groups of cut flowers, varietal considerations as well as growing conditions for each. Participants will leave with a flower garden starter kit including plants and seeds. Lunch is provided.

Designing and Growing a Cut-Flower Garden

9:00 - 4:00 PM
$350 per student
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September
21
2025
In this class Angie will discuss her approach to garden based floral design. We will have an extensive farm tour followed by a group gathering mission to cut all of the materials for our arrangements. She will then demonstrate her process in designing two different styles of arrangements (a low centerpiece and a large focal arrangement). Lastly participants will be assisted in building two of their own arrangements which they can take home with them.

Garden Based Floral Design

9:00 - 4:00 PM
$350 per student
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September
20
2025
Camp on the property for two nights from September 20-21. Camping is allowed for those attending both weekend workshops, “Garden Based Floral Design” and “Designing and Growing a Cut Flower Garden”. Our campsites can hold a maximum of 4 people per site and will cost an additional $200 per person. The total cost of $900 includes classes and camping fee.

Enjoy a weekend of camping and classes

September 20 - 21
$900 per student
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Explore more classes:

Flowers and Floral Design Classes

Nature and Garden Focused Classes

Cooking from the Garden Classes

Class Cancellation Policy: You must give a two week notice for full refund. Partial refund will be considered upon request.
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