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July 7th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: Family dogs improve kids’ social-emotional development
The family dog is good for more than unconditional love and non-stop snuggles. A new study, which surveyed 1,600 parents of preschoolers, shows a connection between the family dog and children’s social-emotional development. Turns out, children from households with a dog had a reduced likelihood of conduct and peer problems. They also had an increased […]
July 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan 5 tips for keeping pets safe this July 4th
Many of us will be sticking close to home for the Fourth of July this weekend. Remember, the backyard isn’t cancelled. In fact, your yard offers a safe space for celebrating. For our pets, Fourth of July noises can be frightening. Here are TurfMutt’s top tips for keeping your furry friends safe during July Fourth […]
July 1st
By Mutt Mulligan INFOGRAPHIC: Plan a Backyard Staycation
COVID-19 restrictions mean many summer vacations have been put on hold. But the backyard isn’t cancelled! With a little planning, you can enjoy a great staycation in the safe space of your own piece of nature. Check out this infographic for ideas. Here are the TurfMutt Foundation’s tips for turning a trip to your backyard […]
June 26th
By Mutt Mulligan Survey: Children will miss the outdoors after quarantine
A group of environmental and mental health organizations in the UK known as “Vitamin N” conducted a study that indicates that 43% of children surveyed aren’t looking forward to spending all day in a classroom after quarantine is over. Even more parents – 67% – said they want schools to try to have at least […]
June 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan 3 ways to support pollinators during National Pollinator Week
This week (June 22-28) is National Pollinator Week, a time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what each of us can do to protect them. Pollinators are the birds, bats, bees, beetles and other small mammals that pollinate plants. These tiny creatures have a big role to play! They are responsible for bringing […]
June 18th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: Kids learn better outside
A new study indicates that children learn better while studying outside. To conduct the research, a scientist named Matluba Khan studied primary school children in Bangladesh. She looked into whether an outdoor environment improved children’s academic performance and motivation to learn. Improving schoolyards for outdoor learning Schoolyards in Bangladesh are typically very barren. So Khan […]
June 16th
By Mutt Mulligan Growing interest in gardening is good for us
Have you developed a new-found interest in gardening during the coronavirus pandemic? Or maybe you’ve always been a gardener, but now you’re doubling down on your efforts. Whether you are planting a plot in your own backyard, creating a container garden on your patio, or helping cultivate a community garden in your neighborhood, there is […]
June 11th
By Mutt Mulligan Study: yards & urban trees reduce heat
A new study published out of Australia indicates that the solution to extreme heat in cities could be literally outside our backdoors. The study assessed the cooling effects of trees and other vegetation in people’s yards. Private yards cover about 20% of the land in Adelaide, where the study was conducted. Those yards contain 40% […]
June 9th
By Mutt Mulligan 5 tips for enjoying & supporting backyard birds
Have you been noticing the birds in your backyard and neighborhood more than ever before? If so, you’re not alone. More people are taking an interest in birds while they’re staying closer to home in the era of COVID-19. Birds – particularly hummingbirds – are important pollinators. With June being National Pollinators Month, here are […]
