April 29th

By Mutt Mulligan

TurfMutt teaches kids how grass grows

Grass – like TurfMutt’s superhero friend Green Ranger – is an important part of the living landscape around us. Grass not only provides a safe and fun place for kids and pets to play, but it also offers a host of environmental benefits. Here are just ways grass is good for the environment.

• Dissipates the heat island effect in urban areas
• Improves air quality
• Removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere (in fact, turfgrass is the largest carbon sink in the country!)
• Produces oxygen
• Supports biodiversity and wildlife
• Controls water runoff and cleans rain water before it goes into the ground

TurfMutt is on a mission to teach kids about the importance of grass and the other living landscapes around them! Parents can download TurfMutt’s activity sheet Grow, Grass, Grow to help their children learn about grass and its lifecycle.

This is just one of the many resources at TurfMutt.com that help kids and families learn about backyard science. Check out the site for more about the importance of living landscapes and how to take better care of the green space around you.

To learn more about living landscapes, including tips for protecting yours even in a drought, click here.