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February 4th
By Mutt Mulligan Growing Up TurfMutt: Mulligan update
Mulligan (or Mully as we like to call her) is the mixed breed pup who is the new voice for the TurfMutt Foundation. She’s been busy growing into the superhero cape that Lucky the original TurfMutt left behind when he passed away last fall. You’ll remember that Mutt Mulligan was adopted by the TurfMutt Foundation’s […]
January 30th
By Mutt Mulligan 5 reasons to enter The (Really) Great Outdoors Contest
As The TurfMutt Foundation has been touting, the green spaces in your own backyard and in our community parks and school yards have purpose beyond looking beautiful. These areas are also wildlife habitats, environmental superheroes, recreational spaces, and outdoor living spaces. Beyond that, science proves that green space is something kids like and that helps […]
January 28th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: Greener neighborhoods = fewer premature deaths in cities
Let’s hear it for green space! A recent study indicates that city dwellers tend to live longer if they reside in greener neighborhoods. The comprehensive research summary pulled data from nine studies involving more than 8 million people in seven countries. The researchers used satellite images to measure the amount of living landscapes (grass, trees, […]
January 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan INFOGRAPHIC: A winter weather advisory for your yard
When the snow falls, your yard becomes a whole new landscape to explore and enjoy. And there’s good reason to get outside, even in colder weather. Spending time in our green space, even when it’s blanketed in snow, helps improve our mood, boosts heart health, and a host of other health and well-being benefits. But […]
January 21st
By Mutt Mulligan Study: Kids who are exposed to green space are happier adults
A new study out of Denmark confirms a key message of the TurfMutt Foundation. Living near and spending time in green space is associated with improved mental health. To gather the data, scientists followed more than 900,000 Danish people from 1985-2013. The researchers took into account the participants’ income, education, family history of mental illness, […]
January 16th
By Mutt Mulligan 9 wise winter weather tips for your pet
Winter creates a whole new canvas in the living landscape, with snow blanketing our backyards, community parks and schoolyards. Dogs like Mutt Mulligan, the new TurfMutt Foundation spokesdog, enjoy sniffing, exploring and digging in the winter wonderland. But there are some simple steps pet owners need to take to ensure their pups are safe and […]
January 14th
The TurfMutt Foundation has launched The (Really) Great Outdoors Contest 2020. It is focused on urging kids to use their imaginations around the many uses and benefits of green space and the outdoors. Open to students in grades 6-8, last year’s contest drew over 2,700 submissions from middle school youth. About the contest. Created in […]
January 10th
Scientists in Maryland have discovered that exposure to household dogs in childhood leads to a reduced risk of schizophrenia later in life. The researchers studied 396 individuals with schizophrenia, 381 with bipolar and 594 controls. They investigated the relationship between exposure to a household dog during the first 12 years of life and having a […]
December 27th
By Mutt Mulligan Surround yourself with living landscapes to live longer
The largest study ever conducted to determine the relationship between the environment and human longevity has a TurfMutt-approved conclusion. Surrounding yourself with green space results in a longer life. Specifically, the researchers found that for every 10% of increased vegetation that’s within 1,600 feet of your home, your probability of dying decreases by […]
December 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan Resolve to be an “outsider” in 2020
The TurfMutt Foundation and its adorable new spokesdog, Mulligan, have a suggestion as you’re planning your New Year’s resolutions. Set an intention to spend more time learning about, taking care of, and spending time in your living landscapes (i.e. being an outsider) in 2020. There are many good reasons to put this promise to yourself […]
