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February 18th
By Mutt Mulligan Enter TurfMutt’s “Paw It Forward” Sweepstakes! You could win a $250 donation to your favorite animal shelter.
TurfMutt is thrilled to announce the start of a new sweepstakes that will help dogs, cats and other critters just like him. Enter TurfMutt’s “Paw It Forward” Sweepstakes for a chance at one of two $250 donations to a local animal shelter. It’s easy to enter – just visit the TurfMutt Facebook page and click […]
February 12th
By Mutt Mulligan See last year’s winner of TurfMutt’s “Spruce Up Your School Sweepstakes.” This Could Be You!
Check out this video. See how last year’s “Spruce Up Your School Sweepstakes” winner – Mrs. Arabia’s 5th grade class at Palomar Elementary in Chula Vista, Calif. – used the $5,000 grant to enhance the green space around their school. Once again this year, K-5 teachers can enter for the chance to win $5,000 to […]
February 5th
By Mutt Mulligan Energy Conservation Webinar from our DOE Partner
As you know, access to the TurfMutt Web site and resources are now available through the Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools and the Department of Energy’s Web sites. TurfMutt values our partnerships with environmental education initiatives such as these to further spread the message about the importance of caring for our environment and the […]
January 30th
By Mutt Mulligan Coming soon! TurfMutt’s new PSA
Coming soon to a TV near you: a new public service announcement (PSA) starring TurfMutt himself. The PSA was developed in conjunction with Discovery Education. It highlights how proper care of community green spaces not only helps the environment, but also creates a safe place for exercise, relaxation and family time. As you can imagine, […]
January 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan Yards Need TLC in Winter
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your yard care should go into hibernation. In fact plants shrubs and trees need some extra TLC during the wintertime in order to remain vibrant this spring. Remove snow carefully: Brush – don’t shake – snow off trees and shrubs to keep them from breaking. Ice and […]
January 15th
By Mutt Mulligan Chemical deicers and your plants
Are you using a chemical deicer this winter? Think of your plants. Salt and melting agents for snow and ice can damage plants and trees by drawing water away from their roots. Get rid of extra salt by flushing the soil out with plenty of water. And, remember, salt agents can be harmful to pets because the […]
January 8th
By Mutt Mulligan Too Cold to Go Outside? Humbug!
When the temperature drops, it can be challenging to motivate your family to bundle up and get outside. But outdoor activity is important year-round – for the humans and the dogs in your family. So bundle up and head out! Here are just a few fun ways to peel your family away from the computer […]
January 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan Enter TurfMutt’s Sweepstakes to “Spruce Up Your School” in 2013
If your child’s school could use a new and improved play area in the New Year, you will want to encourage her teacher to enter TurfMutt’s “Spruce Up Your School” Sweepstakes. The winning school gets a $5,000 grant to help make eco-friendly improvements to the school’s play area by adding trees, shrubbery and more. Two […]
December 24th
By Mutt Mulligan Study Links Childhood Obesity with TV in bedroom
If your child is asking Santa for a television in his room, a new study shows good reason to say no to the request. According to a Pennington Biomedical Research Center Study, watching TV in the bedroom makes children twice as likely to be overweight and nearly three times as likely to get heart disease […]
December 17th
By Mutt Mulligan Tips to keep your pet safe this holiday season
Some of the things that bring you and your family holiday cheer could cause holiday harm to your family pet. TurfMutt has a list of the most harmful holiday items for pets below. Be mindful of these hazards to keep your furry friends safe this holiday season. Lilies are poisonous and cause kidney failure […]
