Dragonfly hike, backyard birding class and more events

Here’s a weekly roundup of upcoming home and garden events, tours, classes, workshops and more across the Triangle.

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Come and work in the garden and sit down to a shared meal with friends and members of the community. Bring a hat, bottle of water and dish to share. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 11, July 16, July 18. Free. Well Fed Community Garden, 1321 Athens Dr., Raleigh. 919-833-8898, www.irregardless.com/garden/.

Shoppers can try dozens of varieties of freshly sliced tomatoes. Chef Brendan Cox of Oakleaf will serve samples of his favorite tomato dish. 8:30 a.m.-noon July 11. Free. Carrboro Farmers’ Market, 301 W. Main St., Carrboro. carrborofarmersmarket.com.

Learn how plants are used for medicine and hygiene. Sample sassafras tea, and take home recipes and tips. 1-4 p.m. July 11. North Carolina Museum of History, Five E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7900, museumofhistory.org.

In this birding class we will discuss water needs for birds and different water features you can add to your gardens. We’ll also discuss how fruit and veggie scraps from the kitchen can benefit birds. Each individual will receive a small piece of pond liner and instructions for creating a small “watering hole” for birds, butterflies, toads and other small animals. 10-11 a.m. July 11. $10. Atlantic Avenue Orchid & Garden, 5217 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh. 919-878-8877,atlanticavenuegarden.com/.

Join a park ranger to learn how to identify dragonflies. A short hike to a storm water runoff basin to observe dragonflies in their native habitat will follow the discussion. Binoculars are a must. We do have a limited supply available to loan. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring hiking shoes or boots, and insect repellent. 2-3 p.m. July 11. Free. William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. 919-571-4170, ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/wium/main.php.

Consider the performance of your home landscape. Would you describe it as a fit, functional work of art that reflects your lifestyle and encourages outdoor activity? If not, join Raleigh-based landscape designer Preston Montague for a design course series that will help you revise and reboot your outdoor space. This two-part course begins with an introduction to landscape design full of tips and tactics that will empower anyone to go home and begin designing immediately.The practicum portion of this event is scheduled on July 25 and July 26. Participants interested in the practicum should request their preferred one-hour appointment as early as possible. 1-3 p.m. July 11, 1-6 p.m. July 25-26 for practicum. $30-$40. JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132, jcra.ncsu.edu/.

Botanical illustration is a powerful tool for understanding and communicating nature’s design. Drawing in Nature I introduces participants to basic observation and drawing techniques. Designed for enthusiasts with little to no artistic training, this foundation course focuses on pencil and pen to create accurate and beautiful botanical illustrations in black and white. 9 a.m. July 11. $120-$150. JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132, jcra.ncsu.edu/.

During its grand opening, Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm hopes to donate 250 pounds of fruit to feed children who are at risk for hunger in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Event includes an old-fashioned pig pickin’, music, yard games, fishing in the pond and micro-press juicer. Food, drink and prepicked blueberries are also available. Noon-4 p.m. July 12. Free. Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm, 105 Persimmon Hill Ln., Cedar Grove. 828-450-6558,cedargroveblueberry.com.

Prowl around the gardens looking high and low to discover the animals that live here. From birds in the trees to life underground, we will look at different habitats each week. This camp is for children in rising grades K-2 or ages 5-7. Extended care is available from 1-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 13-17. $200 per week. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Anderson St. and Erwin Rd., Durham. 919-684-3698,gardens.duke.edu.

Take time to refresh, rejuvenate and empower yourself by learning to make natural self-care products. Take home freshly made salves, oils and teas from the gardens. This workshop is for ages 12-16. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 14-16. $200. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Anderson St. and Erwin Rd., Durham. 919-684-3698, gardens.duke.edu.

Classic Home Accents, at The Garden Hut, is hosting an open house with wine and cheese and 10 percent off decor. 6-7:30 p.m. July 16. Free. The Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina. 919-552-0590,

An informal group independent of Sarah P. Duke Gardens meets once a month to enrich its members’ gardening knowledge and skill. The fair is sponsored in partnership with N.C. Cooperative Extension6:30-8 p.m. July 21. $10. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Anderson St. and Erwin Rd., Durham. 919-684-3698, gardens.duke.edu.

Join one of the JCRA’s volunteer tour docents and learn about the arboretum’s plants, people, history, future and mission in a one-hour guided walk through the JCRA’s collections and gardens. 2-3 p.m. Sundays. Free. JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-515-3132, jcra.ncsu.edu/.

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, 220 N. Salem St., Apex,apexfarmersmarket.com

8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, 135 W. Chatham St., Cary,caryfarmersmarket.com

3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, 121 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, growers-market.org

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, 128 S. Main St., Holly Springs,goo.gl/xwK6hh

2-6 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 4505 Tryon Rd, Raleigh, nando.com/1bn

2-6 p.m. Saturdays (starting May 30), Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Ave., Knightdale, goo.gl/lhEjLo

8 a.m.- noon Saturdays, North Hills Raleigh, 4150 Main St., Raleigh,northhillsraleigh.com

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Plantation Point Shopping Center, 3351 Cypress Plantation Drive, Raleigh, plantationpointshoppingcenter.com

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Quail Corners Shopping Center, 5003 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh. 919-876-2726, quailproperties.com

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 400 block Fayetteville St., Raleigh (City Plaza), RaleighEatLocal.com

5 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, 1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh. statefarmersmarket.org

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 301 Kinsey St., Raleigh,rebusworks.us/thesaturdaymarket/

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 405 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest,wakeforestfarmersmarket.org

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, 3000 New Bern Ave., Raleigh (free parkingin the P1 parking deck for market patrons), goo.gl/DpGHtY

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Waverly Place, Intersection of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Roads, Cary, waverlyfm.com

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 101 Gathering Park Circle, Cary, wwfm.ag

7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, 350 Stonecroft Lane, Cary, wwfm.ag

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Zebulon Community Center, 310 S. Arendell Ave., Zebulon, goo.gl/4gLjgk

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 480 Hillsboro St., Pittsboro,chathammillsfarmersmarket.com

4-6 p.m. Tuesdays, East Camden, Fearrington Village,fearringtonfarmersmarket.com

3-6 p.m. Thursdays, 287 East St., Pittsboro,pittsborofarmersmarket.org

9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 118 W. Second St., Siler City,silercityfarmersmarket.com.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays, Searle Center, 10 Searle Drive, Durham (on the green behind the Searle Center and between Nanaline Duke and Bryan Research Buildings), dukemedicine.org

3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St., Durham, durhamfarmersmarket.com

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 5410 N.C. 55, Durham,southdurhamfarmersmarket.org

9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 103 S. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg, goo.gl/Fj4tEB

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, 348 E. Main St., Clayton, (Horne Square),cfcmnc.org

9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Depot Park, 106 Charlotte Ave., Sanford,goo.gl/82omAJ

3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 301 W. Main St., Carrboro, carrborofarmersmarket.com

3-6 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, University Mall parking lot, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 144 E. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough (Farmers Market Pavilion). enoriverfarmersmarket.com

8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 625 Hampton Point Blvd., Hillsborough (Home Depot parking lot near N.C. 86 and I-85),hillsboroughfarmersmarket.org

3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, 650 Market St., Chapel Hill (Southern Village green), southernvillage.com/farmers-market/

7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 210 Southpark Drive, Henderson, vancecounty.org/residents/farmers-market/

This story was originally published July 9, 2015 at 11:47 AM with the headline "Dragonfly hike, backyard birding class and more events."