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September 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan Connect outside this fall: it’s the safe place to spend time, and it’s good for you
Fall is nearly here, and you can boost your health and connect with nature, your friends, and your family by getting outside and into green space. “Due to the pandemic, we are gaining a fuller understanding of the importance of the outdoors – from our yard and parks to school yards and sports fields. They […]
August 27th
By Mutt Mulligan Mutt Mulligan’s tips to ready your yard for fall
Every year The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) provides tips and reminders to help families and backyard enthusiasts stay safe when using outdoor power equipment. This year is different, as the world experiences a paradigm shift in how we live our everyday lives. “Due to the pandemic, we are all re-discovering the importance of connecting […]
August 26th
By Mutt Mulligan VIDEO: Happy National Dog Day!
Today is National Dog Day, and there’s no better time to celebrate humankind’s best friend with a walk outside. Mutt Mulligan, a rescue dog and the spokesdog for the TurfMutt Foundation, reminds everyone that getting out into some green space is great for your dog and for you! During the COVID-19 pandemic, dogs provide companionship, […]
August 25th
By Mutt Mulligan Happy National Dog Day from Mutt Mulligan
August 26 is National Dog Day, and Mutt Mulligan is here to wish all her canine friends a happy day! Like the founder of National Dog Day, MoMo is also urging people to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year. Mulligan herself is a rescue dog. Mulligan was abandoned along […]
August 21st
By Mutt Mulligan Kid-friendly webinar: Top 10 Weird, But Cool, Animal Adaptations
The TurfMutt Foundation is pleased to partner with the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) to present a kid-friendly webinar about 10 weird – but super cool! – animal adaptations. Animals can be beautiful and fun to watch – and your own backyard can be the theater. Animals can also be weird and surprising. This webinar helps […]
August 13th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt’s road trip pet safety tips
The COVID-19 pandemic has made 2020 is the year of the domestic road trip. For many families, that means taking Fido along for the ride. The voice for the TurfMutt Foundation, Mutt Mulligan, loves a road trip as much as the next pooch. Here are TurfMutt’s top tips for keeping your fur babies safe when […]
August 10th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt’s tips for getting outside & learning about nature (at home or in the classroom)
When it comes to our yards, school grounds, parks and other living landscapes, you don’t have to be big to make a big difference – even during a global pandemic. School is back in session soon at school or virtually for many, and the TurfMutt Foundation is offering tips to inspire students and their families […]
August 6th
By Mutt Mulligan Grasscycling saves time & money (+ benefits the environment)
When it comes to mowing, are you in the catch-the-clippings camp or do you prefer to let them lie? Turns out, there are lots of good reasons to leave your grass clippings on the yard to decompose – a practice dubbed “grasscycling”. According to the University of California’s statewide integrated pest management program, grasscycling requires […]
August 4th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt sponsors kid-friendly webinar about pollinators
Keeping kids engaged in learning during a global pandemic can be a challenge. TurfMutt has partnered with the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) to come to the rescue! Watch this WHC kid-friendly webinar about pollinators. Pollinators like butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds are a very important part of ecosystems around the world. This webinar features the experts […]
July 28th
By Mutt Mulligan Happy National Mutt Day from Mutt Mulligan
July 31 is National Mutt Day. We are honoring our favorite mutt by giving you a pup-date on Mutt Mulligan, the spokesdog for the TurfMutt Foundation. Mulligan is a mixed breed rescue puppy who was abandoned along with her siblings, rescued by the Kentucky Humane Society, and adopted by TurfMutt Foundation president, Kris Kiser, during […]
