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May 5th
By Mutt Mulligan 6 tips to keep pets safe during storm season
While no one is immune from the devastation of a natural disaster, preparing before a storm hits is key to keeping everyone in your family—including your pets—safe. It’s even more important now–in an era of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic–that pet parents have a plan to keep their furry family members out of […]
April 29th
By Mutt Mulligan INFOGRAPHIC: De-stress outdoors even while social distancing
During the era of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, the green space in our own backyards and community green spaces continue to be safe as long as they are used responsibly. Check out this new infographic from the TurfMutt Foundation. Download the infographic. It’s important for people to observe their local stay-at-home orders. When out, […]
April 27th
By Mutt Mulligan 6 ways to improve curb appeal while sheltering at home
With most people sheltering in place at home, now is a great time for anyone considering selling their home to focus on home projects that will boost curb appeal. The living landscapes at a property – the grass, trees, shrubs, flowers, the yard, and other green spaces – play a critical role in enhancing curb […]
April 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan Access to green space promotes mental well-being in children
A systematic review of research conducted between 2012 and 2017 examined the association between access to green space and the mental well-being of children. Turns out that access to natural environments benefits children in a variety of ways. These include improved self-confidence, cognitive development, academic performance, and overall emotional well-being. The scientists who conducted the […]
April 20th
By Mutt Mulligan The TurfMutt Foundation urges public green spaces remain open
With much of the country under stay-at-home orders, the TurfMutt Foundation, which directs the TurfMutt environmental education and stewardship program, urges public officials to allow people to get outdoors in public green spaces. This includes parks, public gardens, school yards, golf courses and other community green spaces. For a decade, the TurfMutt Foundation has advocated […]
April 17th
Mulligan, a rescue dog who is the official spokesdog of the TurfMutt Foundation’s environmental education and stewardship program, loves to observe and bark at wildlife in her backyard. Now kids at home and their families can join her in the City Nature Challenge. It’s an annual, international contest being held April 24 to May 3 […]
April 13th
By Mutt Mulligan 5 easy backyard projects for kids
It’s a stressful time as the country seeks to “shelter in place” as much as possible. Getting outside with your family – right in your own backyard – is an important activity, now more than ever. Take your kids outside to de-stress and enjoy the healing benefits of nature in your own little corner of […]
April 10th
By Mutt Mulligan Happy National Pet Day from Kris Kiser & Mutt Mulligan
This Saturday (April 11) is National Pet Day. Kris Kiser, President of the TurfMutt Foundation, is sheltering at home with his rescue pup and the Foundation spokesdog, Mutt Mulligan. Check out this National Pet Day message from Kris and Mully. How are you celebrating with your fur-friend on National Pet Day? We have an […]
April 9th
By Mutt Mulligan Stress less by fostering or adopting a pet
The COVID-19 pandemic putting stress on you and your family? The TurfMutt Foundation whose mission is to encourage outdoor learning experiences and stewardship of our green spaces, urges anyone who can to consider fostering or adopting a four-legged friend. “While we’re at home being responsible, it’s a wonderful opportunity to do some additional good,” says […]
