Walking Mountains Curious Nature

Lara Carlson

Lara Carlson is the Community Programs Director at Walking Mountains Science Center. She can often be seen romping around through deep piles of snow with her dog, Mia. Lara and Mia volunteer with the Eagle Valley Humane Society’s free basic dog training class, join them Tuesday nights at the Eagle Fairgrounds.

What’s the temperature?

Posted by Lara Carlson on Jan 17, 2022 9:00:00 AM

Brrr, it's cold outside. Or is it? Depending on where in the world you grew up, Colorado’s winter weather may feel colder or less cold compared to what your body is used to. Mid-winter in Vail the..

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Keeping Your Dogs Warm on Winter Adventures

Posted by Lara Carlson on Jan 22, 2018 2:26:38 AM

Winter outdoor recreation provides us with a variety of opportunities to enjoy the snow and cold weather. And if you have a dog, they can participate in many of these options and enjoy winter too...

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Phenology: A Winter Hobby

Posted by Lara Carlson on Jan 16, 2017 1:55:29 AM

When I was in college, there was a large dry erase calendar on the wall in the biology department hallway. Students, faculty, and staff used the board to record their observations of the natural..

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Animals of the Gridiron: Football's Animal Mascots

Posted by Lara Carlson on Aug 31, 2015 2:52:53 AM

The chase is on! A Raven swoops while the Eagle dodges just out of reach. The Eagle pulls forward and is gaining yardage quickly. Another Raven cuts across, pushing the Eagle towards the edge. They..

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Detective Work in the Cold

Posted by Lara Carlson on Jan 21, 2015 4:49:58 PM

Sometimes being a naturalist is a lot like being a detective. One of the main requirements is to be overly observant of the world around me while looking for clues in the form of interesting..

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