King County Move More Program

Move More Program — My Community

King County regional events listings

Public Health Seattle and King County offers a comprehensive listing of community physical activity events, including bicycling, community service events, gardening, indoor events, outdoor recreation, parks, zoo, aquarium, walking events and local resources.

Biking:

• Cascade Bicycle Club offers an events calendar, free daily rides, bicycle education classes and more. You don’t need to be a member to participate in daily rides, and they’re offered for every level of rider.

• REI offers “Bicycle Maintenance 101” and “Basic Bike Maintenance for Women” free of charge at several locations. Go to http://www.rei.com/stores/index.jsp to search for a class near you.

• Gregg’s Cycles offers classes and event listings as well as a monthly newsletter you can read online or receive via email for free.

Hiking:

• Want to contribute to trail maintenance and meet others who are interested in keeping hiking trails safe and accessible? Washington Trails Assocation offers volunteer opportunities to work on trails for most fitness levels. This is a great way to get involved. WTA also lists a hiking guide and resources for your trip. Don’t forget the 10 essentials.

• American Trails lists resources for information and trails in Washington state.

Walking:

• Public Health — Seattle and King County lists resources for walking, including walking maps and local organizations.

• With over 175 miles of regional trails connecting to hundreds of local and state trails, the King County region has one of the best trail networks in the nation. King County Parks and Recreation maintains the King County Regional Trail System site including trail system highlights, maps, and volunteer opportunities.

Learn

• Lake Wilderness Arboretum - Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m.-noon.  Join volunteers who completely manage Lake Wilderness Arboretum, help maintain and expand the arboretum's collections, learn new gardening skills.  Call 425-413-2572 for details.

Local Events

April is Earth Month.  Celebrate by trying something new.

Learn

• Climbing 101 - Introduction to Indoor Climbing at the Flagship REI.  Learn equipment, belaying, knot skills and safety while climbing on the REI Pinnacle.  April 7, 14th and 28th from 6:15 to 8:50 pm.  Call 206-223-1944 to reserve your spot.
  

• Earth Month Events in Seattle - visit parks and community centers all month long to participate in gardening classes, conservation workshops, guided hikes and more.  Call 206-684-4075 or visit www.seattle.gov/parks.
  

• Heron Habitat Helpers Work Party – April 19th.  Remove invasive species, restore native plantings and protect wetlands and heron nests in the Kiwanis Wildlife Corridor near Ballard.  Call 206-282-1243 or visit www.heronhelpers.org

• Carkeek Earth Day Celebration on April 19th.  Various hands-on activities at the Carkeek Environmental Education Center.  Call 206-684-0877 or visit www.cityofseattle.gov/parks/parkspaces/Carkeek.htm

Walk

• Arboretum walks – Join a free, guided tour of the Arboretum’s plant collections.  April 6 and 20th at 1 pm.  No advance registration needed; call to confirm on tour day 206-726-1954. 

• MS Walk - cities from Bellingham to Olympia will sponsor walks of various lengths on April 12: to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  Call 206-284-4254 or visit www.nationalmssociety.org/was

• Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon - April 13th.  Call 425-501-1502 or visit www.whidbeyislandmarathon.com/race.cfm

• Fun to Be Fit Fair - family walk and sample exercise classes in Redmond on April 19th.  Call 425-556-2300 or log on to www.redmond.gov

• March for Babies – formerly the WalkAmerica.  This event supports the March of Dimes research and programs.  April 19th in Pierce and Kitsap counties.  Go to  www.marchofdimes.com/washington or call 206-624-1373 to be directed to someone for more info.
  

Bike

• One Less Car Challenge in Seattle from April 1-30th.  Stop driving to work and earn cash! Great time to start biking to work in preparation for Bike to Work Month in May.  Call 206-615-1550 or visit www.seattle.gov/waytogo

• Tulip Pedal- 20 and 40 mi rides through Skagit county’s tulip fields on April 5. Call 360-428-3230 or visit www.skagitems.com

• Tulips and Bays Bike Tour, 4-day fully supported tour including meals and guides in LaConnor from April 7-10.  Call 509-625-6246 or visit www.spokaneparks.org

• Daffodil Classic - 20, 50, 70 and 100 mi tours with views of Mt. Rainier in Orting on April 13th.  Call 253-759-2393 or visit www.twbc.org