December 28th

‘Tis the season for resolution making. Because of the pandemic, we have gained a fuller understanding of the importance of the outdoors, including our yard, parks and other community green spaces. They are essential to our well-being, to enabling us to connect with others and to nature itself. That’s why the TurfMutt Foundation’s spokesdog Mo-Mo […]

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December 21st

Pets are an important part of the family and a big consideration for many seeking a new home, perhaps now more than ever before since a growing number of families have used their time at home to adopt and foster a family pet. Research shows that during the coronavirus pandemic, pets have provided companionship, consistency […]

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December 17th

Some of the best gifts in the world are free. Especially in the era of the pandemic, our outdoor spaces – including our own backyards – are gifts that keep on giving. The outdoors continues to be a safe place to gather with friends and family (be sure to social distance). Our own personal patch […]

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December 15th

Turns out money alone doesn’t buy happiness. European researchers have discovered that high biodiversity within our vicinity is as important for life satisfaction as income. Read the study summary. The review of research is the first of its kind in Europe to study whether diversity in nature also increases human well-being. Under current pandemic conditions, […]

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December 11th

In the era of the coronavirus pandemic, many buyers are looking for bigger homes with larger yards. A recent study released by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) indicated that outdoor space was one of the top features that have gained importance during the pandemic. It’s not surprising. After all, the family yard continues to […]

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December 9th

The National Audubon Society has kicked off its 121st annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), which starts Dec. 14 and continues through January 5, and you are encouraged to participate. Researchers are counting on tens of thousands of volunteers to help gather data about the birds in their community. This early-winter bird census is the nation’s […]

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December 4th

Due to the pandemic, we have gained a fuller understanding of the importance of the outdoors – from our yard and parks to school yards and sports fields. They are essential to our well-being and to nature, itself, even when the snow flies. For over a decade, the TurfMutt Foundation has advocated the importance of […]

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