June 26th

A group of environmental and mental health organizations in the UK known as “Vitamin N” conducted a study that indicates that 43% of children surveyed aren’t looking forward to spending all day in a classroom after quarantine is over. Even more parents – 67% – said they want schools to try to have at least […]

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June 22nd

This week (June 22-28) is National Pollinator Week, a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what each of us can do to protect them. Pollinators are the birds, bats, bees, beetles and other small mammals that pollinate plants. These tiny creatures have a big role to play! They are responsible for bringing […]

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June 18th

A new study indicates that children learn better while studying outside. To conduct the research, a scientist named Matluba Khan studied primary school children in Bangladesh. She looked into whether an outdoor environment improved children’s academic performance and motivation to learn. Improving schoolyards for outdoor learning Schoolyards in Bangladesh are typically very barren. So Khan […]

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June 16th

Have you developed a new-found interest in gardening during the coronavirus pandemic? Or maybe you’ve always been a gardener, but now you’re doubling down on your efforts. Whether you are planting a plot in your own backyard, creating a container garden on your patio, or helping cultivate a community garden in your neighborhood, there is […]

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June 11th

A new study published out of Australia indicates that the solution to extreme heat in cities could be literally outside our backdoors. The study assessed the cooling effects of trees and other vegetation in people’s yards. Private yards cover about 20% of the land in Adelaide, where the study was conducted. Those yards contain 40% […]

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June 9th

Have you been noticing the birds in your backyard and neighborhood more than ever before? If so, you’re not alone. More people are taking an interest in birds while they’re staying closer to home in the era of COVID-19. Birds – particularly hummingbirds – are important pollinators. With June being National Pollinators Month, here are […]

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June 5th

June is National Pollinators Month, and the TurfMutt Foundation encourages you to take some time to plant for pollinators. Popular pollinatos include butterflies, bees, bats, and hummingbirds. These creatures depend on our yards and community green spaces for food and shelter. Watch this video from the TurfMutt Foundation’s Kris Kiser. Did you know? 75% of […]

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June 2nd

Are you growing a garden this summer or sprucing up your outdoor living room by adding beautiful flowers and verdant plants? Not only is this a great way to improve your own little slice of nature in the safe space of your backyard, it’s also a way to give your mental and physical health a […]

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