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
Adventures with a Naturalist – March 19th 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 Signs of Spring. Call 206-386-4236 or visit www.seattle.gov/parks for info.
Apartment Building tour – March 15th at 10 a.m. from the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Join this walking tour to visit apartment buildings built 1900-1939 in the Volunteer Park neighborhood. $10 - $20. Visit www.historicseattle.org or call 206-622-6952 for details.
Arboretum Walks - March 1st and 15th from the Graham Visitors Center at the Washington Park Arboretum. This free, guided walk focuses on seasonal plants, native plants and local ecology. Call 206-543-8800.
Bellevue Birding – March 7th at 9 a.m. Walk through Lewis Creek Park with a naturalist from the Eastside Audubon Center to learn to identify local birds. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Free. Call 425-452-4195 for info.
Walking with Wildlife – Every Sunday from 2-3 p.m. Join the rangers for a walk through stunning Lewis Creek Park. Learn what you should and should not do when you encounter wildlife in the parks. Please be prepared to go outside. Walks are free, and pre-registration is not required. Call 425-452-4195 for details.
Owl Hoot – March 7th at 5 p.m. Dusk to dark search for park owls at Camp Long in West Seattle. Ages 5 and older. Bring a flashlight. $6 - $8. www.seattle.gov/parks or 206-684-7434.
Seward Park Guided Nature Walk – March 7th at 2 p.m. Guided walk to explore Seward Park’s fauna and flora. Contact Taylor Felt at 206-652-2444 or visit http://sewardpark.audubon.org for info.
Run
St. Patrick’s Day Dash – March 15th at 8:30 a.m. at Seattle Center. Nearly 4 miles. Registration is $25 - $30. Call 800-343-4411 or visit http://stpatsdash.com.
Hike
Issaquah Alps Trail Club – March 8th, 15th, 27th and 29th. Length and difficulty of hikes vary. Some are dog-friendly. All hikes meet at 9:30 a.m. Come prepared with shoes, food, water, raingear and a daypack. Contact www.issaquahalps.org for more info.
Dance
Northwest Dance Network Live Music Dance – March 7th, 13th and 21st at the Leif Erikson Lodge. Dance lesson from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. and dance from 8:30 p.m. on. March 7th – waltz, March 13th and 21st – swing. $10 - $15. Call 206-781-1238 or visit www.nwdance.net.
Grow Garden Grow Gardening can be good exercise. Get your green thumb ready with these courses, and check your local nursery for more.
Planting an Edible Garden – March 7th at 11 a.m. and Fruit and Berry Gardening – March 8th at 1 p.m. at Furney’s Nursery in Des Moines. Free. Call 206-878-8761.
Incredible Edibles and other topics– every Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Squak Mt. Nursery in Issaquah. Free 425-392-1025.
Try Something New
Biking – If want to try to get back on your bike, this is the ride for you. March 7th at 2 p.m. you can join other new and reluctant riders for an easy round trip ride, complete with snack stop. Rides start at the Wallingford Playfield and are hosted by Spokespeople. Come 15 minutes early if you want some quick bike advice, minor adjustments or to buy a helmet for $10. www.spokespeople.us or 206-547-9569.
Introduction to Yoga – March 20th 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 FocusOnEmployees@kingcounty.gov or call 206-205-5017.
