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- Have a purpose when backyardingAugust 5 2021
- Study: Time outside alters our microbiomeAugust 4 2021
- Happy National Mutt Day from Mo-MoJuly 27 2021
- New home? Avoid these common mistakes in your yard.July 26 2021
- Infographic: Plan a backyard staycation this summerJuly 22 2021
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August 5th
By Mutt Mulligan Have a purpose when backyarding
Summer is in full swing, and that means we are spending more time keeping up and enjoying our backyards than at any other time of the year. Backyarding—the trend to use the backyard for everything from tele-working to working out to relaxing—has a different purpose for each person. Identifying your backyard’s role in your family’s […]
August 4th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: Time outside alters our microbiome
New research sheds light on the specific impact that spending time in nature has on our microbiome. Microbiome is the genetic material of all the microbes – bacteria, fungi and viruses – that live inside and on the human body. Australian scientists surveyed human skin and nasal microbiota in subjects that were exposed to air, […]
July 27th
By Mutt Mulligan Happy National Mutt Day from Mo-Mo
Saturday, July 31, is National Mutt Day. It is one of two days set aside to honor the mixed breed pups in our lives. Our favorite mutt is Mulligan, a.k.a. Mo-Mo, who is the spokesdog for the TurfMutt Foundation. Rescued by the Kentucky Humane Society and adopted by Foundation President Kris Kiser at the second-annual […]
July 26th
By Mutt Mulligan New home? Avoid these common mistakes in your yard.
Millions of Americans moved during the pandemic – many to homes with bigger yards for outdoor living. The trend of spending more time in the family yard – a.k.a. “backyarding” – is good for our health and well-being, and it creates a safe place to make memories with family and friends. Here is some yard […]
July 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan Infographic: Plan a backyard staycation this summer
There are many reasons why traveling for a summer vacation might not be an option for you and your family this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t plan a memorable experience for your family. Just use your own backyard as the site of a fun staycation they will remember for years to come! The […]
July 20th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: Shorter, more frequent outdoor play boosts physical activity
Getting kids to play outdoors is as actually as simple as opening the door to your own backyard or community green space. But as parents know, this is sometimes easier said than done. New research out of Canada suggests that encouraging outdoor play in shorter, more frequent intervals can boost physical activity. The scientists discovered […]
July 16th
By Mutt Mulligan VIDEO: Backyard staycation (as seen on ABC10)
This week, the TurfMutt Foundation’s Kris Kiser appeared on ABC10 in Sacramento to share tips on how to use your own backyard to plan a staycation this summer. Check out the video to learn about the benefits of enjoying the outdoors with family from the comfort of your own lawn. To learn more about the […]
July 15th
By Mutt Mulligan Check out Mutt Mail for July
Have you signed up for Mutt Mail yet? It’s the TurfMutt Foundation’s monthly newsletter. It’s loaded with tips on outdoor living, enjoying green spaces and resources for teachers and families, as well as news from the TurfMutt Foundation. Here’s a link to the July newsletter, which features tips for planning the perfect backyard vacation. You […]
July 8th
By Mutt Mulligan Mo-Mo strikes a pose for Pet Photo Day
All-American Pet Photo Day is on Sunday, July 11. It is set aside to encourage pet owners to share their favorite pet pics. Mo-Mo, the TurfMutt Foundation’s spokesdog, got a jump start on the big day. See her strike a pose below (she’s a bit of a ham!). We want to see your […]
