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March 12th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: Time outdoors improves teens’ mental health during pandemic
There’s more evidence connecting nature to mental health. A new study from North Carolina State University found that outdoor play and nature-based activities helped improve some of the negative mental health impacts of the pandemic for adolescents. Researchers say their findings bolster the idea that outdoor play and activities in nature help teens develop mental […]
March 9th
By Mutt Mulligan Backyard more by planting something
Spring planting season is just around the corner (and is already in full swing in some parts of the country). The TurfMutt Foundation encourages you to “backyard more” by planting something as early and often as you can. So whether it’s time to stick your shovel in the dirt or spend some time mapping out […]
March 5th
By Mutt Mulligan Plan a spring break staycation to backyard more
Spring break is just around the corner. Typically, families would be putting final touches on their spring break getaways. But in the era of the pandemic, many are sticking close to home. Why not plan a backyard staycation to stay safe and create memories to last a lifetime. Here are a few tips to excite […]
March 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan Invest in your yard for health and happiness
“Backyarding”, the new trend to move many indoor activities to the great outdoors, is here to stay. Investing in your outdoor life in your own backyard creates opportunity for safe connection, is a break from being cooped up inside, and offers a host of health and well-being benefits, as well as environmental ones. Just in […]
February 26th
By Mutt Mulligan INFOGRAPHIC: “Backyarding” ideas
Backyarding is a new trend identified by the TurfMutt Foundation. It is officially defined as the act of using the family yard to safely engage in everyday activities. Those include: social gatherings, celebrating milestones/holidays, working, studying, playing, exercising and relaxing. During the pandemic, our yards and other managed landscapes have become a safe haven for […]
February 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan “Backyarding” is a trend that’s here to stay
“Backyarding,” the new trend to move many indoor activities — from working in an office or classroom to dining and recreation — to the great outdoors, is growing. Under pandemic conditions, yards and other managed landscapes became a safe haven for social gatherings, celebrating milestones/holidays, working, studying, playing, exercising, relaxing. “Your own backyard is nearly […]
February 18th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: Nature helps Canadians cope with the pandemic
According to a recent poll conducted for the Nature Conservancy of Canada, 94 percent of Canucks are turning to nature to relieve anxiety and stress during the pandemic. It’s a trend that is especially prevalent with women and young families. The study polled 2,000 Canadians. According to the survey results, three-fourths of Canadians say spending […]
February 12th
By Mutt Mulligan Have you heard about Yardi Gras?
“Backyarding” has become a way of life over the last year as homeowners have gotten really creative with ways to utilize their lawns, gardens, patios and decks. Case in point? “Yardi Gras” in New Orleans. Because of the pandemic, the traditional parades celebrating the annual festival have been scrapped. Instead, Mardi Gras has become the […]
February 10th
By Mutt Mulligan Spending more time in parks? You’re not alone.
During the pandemic, green spaces have become a source of resilience in the midst of restrictions on where and how we can gather, work and learn. In addition to turning to our own backyards to connect with one another and nature (a.k.a. “backyarding”), people are also utilizing parks more than before, according to a recent […]
February 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan 5 reasons green space is good for your heart
Every February, Heart Month brings attention to the importance of cardiovascular health. Did you know spending time in nature – including your own family yard – is good for your heart? Here are just a few of the reasons why. A review of research published between 1976 and 2017 found consistent associations between greater […]
