March 24th

By Mutt Mulligan

TurfMutt’s Backyard Superhero Contest deadline looms

Attention parents and teachers! Are you working with your kiddo on their Be a Backyard Superhero Contest entry? The deadline is coming right up!

Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, April 6. Two grand prize winners will be selected to receive a $5,000 grant to improve their schools’ green spaces.

It’s easy to enter. Just click this link to complete the online entry form. If you’re struggling with ways to keep your kids entertained during spring break or long holiday weekends, this could be just the ticket!

The contest is open to children in grades K through 5. To enter they must create an original picture using the TurfMutt character cutouts. Then, they write a story about how they are a Backyard Superhero like TurfMutt and the Outdoor Powers. These superheroes combat the Environmental Villains – Carbon Creep, Dust Demon, Dr. Runoff and Heat Freak – saving living landscapes everywhere.

For students in grades K-2, the story should be 25-50 words long. Students in grades 3-5 must submit a 100-150 word story.

The entries may only be submitted electronically or via mail by the student’s teacher, parent or legal guardian. Visit www.TurfMutt.com for official rules and to obtain entry information.