Heart Pumping Exercises

Move more in February

Try these local events for heart happy exercises. The Centers for Disease Control recommends 150 minutes a week of moderate-level physical activity and 2 days a week of muscle-strengthening exercises.

Walk

Mud-mucking Walk – Feb 7^th all day long. Walk in the woods at Discovery Park to learn about mud. Ages 5 and older – wear boots. Preregister at 206-386-4236 or www.seattle.gov/parks

Bellevue Birding – Feb 7^th at 9 a.m. Walk with a naturalist from the Eastside Audubon Center at the Lewis Creek Park and Visitor Center to learn to identify local birds. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. No preregistration required. Call 425-452-4195.

Discovery Park Birding – Feb 7^th and 28^th at 8 a.m. Join a naturalist walk to learn about birds and nature. Ages 8 and older. 206-386-4236 or www.seattle.gov/parks for info.

Adventures with a Naturalist – Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. in Discovery Park. Participate in a naturalist program and short walk for people ages 50 and older. This month’s walk focuses on the archaeology of West Point. Call 206-386-4236 or visit www.seattle.gov/parks for info.

Art and Architecture – Join the Seattle Architecture Foundation for a walking tour of downtown art. Feb 7^th at 10 a.m. for historic skyscrapers, Feb 14^th at 10 a.m. for public art, Feb 21^st for modern skyscrapers, and Feb 28^th at 10 a.m. for Art Deco style of the 1920s. $15 - $17 with preregistration required. Call 667-9184 or visit www.seattlearchitecture.org

Dance

Emerald City Contra Dance – Feb 6^th. Dance lesson at 7 p.m. followed by an all age dance with live music and caller at 7:30 p.m. No cologne, perfume or other scented products. Phinney Neighborhood Center. $4 - $7. Call 206-440-9839 or visit www.seattledance.org/contra/emeraldcity.

Alzheimer’s Benefit Dance – Feb. 22^nd from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Masonic Temple. The event is sponsored by Joe Bahr and the Sky Valley Whirlwinds Square Dance Club. Donations are encouraged for Alzheimer’s disease research. Call 206-310-5627 for details.

Northwest Dance Network Live Music Dance – Feb 21^st at the Leif Erikson Lodge. Dance lesson from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. and dance from 8:30 p.m. on. Night club two-step with the Max Band. $10 - $15. Call 206-781-1238 or visit www.nwdance.net.

Play

Kids in the Snow – Feb 28^th at 1 p.m. at the Snoqualmie Pass Visitor Information Center. For kids and families to explore the forest and play in the snow. Call 425-434-6111.

Valentines Family Adventure at Carkeek Park – Feb 14^th at 1 p.m. Nature walk and activities to learn about animal families. Ages 3 and older. Preregistration required. 206-684-0877.

Try Something New

Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club – Feb 1 at 3 p.m. Introduction to the ancient sport of dragon boating at South Lake Union. No experience required. Ages 18 and older, or 12 and older with parent. 206-523-4518 or www.seattleflyingdragons.org

Orienteering – Search for checkpoints marked on a map. Race against the clock or stroll to destinations. No experience necessary and instruction available. Start anytime between 10 a.m. and noon. Feb 7^th at Island Crest Park on Mercer Island, Feb 21^st at Dash Point State Park in Federal Way. $5 - $10. Call 425-778-7202 or visit www.cascadeoc.org.

Snowshoe tours, Snoqualmie Pass – Feb 1, 6, 7, 8, 13 and 14^th. Snowshoes provided, ages 10 and older. Moderately paced 90 minute walk ($10) or half-day outing for those more experienced ($20). Limited numbers on all events. Call for reservations between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thurs – Sunday. 425-434-6111. 90 minute walk leaves at 10 a.m. and half-day outing leaves at 9:15 a.m.

Snowshoe tours, Stevens Pass – Feb 1, 7, 8 and 14th at noon. See an indoor slide show of area history then take a one-mile round trip snowshoe walk on the Pacific Crest Trail. Suitable for beginners. Ages 6 and older. Snowshoes provided. Wear layers, insulated clothing and sturdy waterproof boots. Groups are limited, reservations required. Call 360-677-2414 or visit www.stevenspass.com. $10 suggested donation.

Introduction to Yoga – Feb 20^th at 6 p.m. at Discover Yoga in Redmond. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12 and up. Preregistration required. Call 425-861-1318 or visit www.discoveryoga.com

Share your favorite activity or submit a Move More testimonial. E-mail health.matters@kingcounty.gov or call 206-263-6085.