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April 6th
By Mutt Mulligan 6 tips to celebrate Earth Day in your own backyard
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is on April 22, but anyone can start celebrating today right in their very own backyard with tips from the TurfMutt Foundation and reap the health and de-stressing benefits of spending time in green space. “You don’t need to leave home to celebrate Earth Day. Remember, nature starts at […]
April 2nd
By Mutt Mulligan WEBINAR: Birds & Butterflies in Your Backyard
The TurfMutt Foundation recently sponsored a kid-friendly webinar hosted by the Wildlife Habitat Council on birds and butterflies in your backyard. This webinar is perfect for parents and kids to watch together! The webinar is now available for viewing here. Your backyard can be home to all sorts of animals like birds and butterflies. Watch […]
March 31st
Earth Day may not be until April 22, but spring has arrived early in many parts of the United States. The TurfMutt Foundation is encouraging everyone to get outside to celebrate and receive the benefits of our green space now—but right in their own backyards. “It’s a stressful time as our country seeks to ‘shelter […]
March 27th
By Mutt Mulligan Bored at home? TurfMutt to the rescue with resources for families
The green space in our yards and neighborhoods is more important now than ever, says the TurfMutt Foundation which directs the TurfMutt environmental education and stewardship program. With millions sheltering at home due to COVID-19 and adults teleworking and kids doing online instruction, everyone needs the re-charge found in nature. Thankfully for many, that’s just […]
March 25th
By Mutt Mulligan Lucky’s Mutt Madness spotlight: Meet Clover
Last October, barks, squeals, and good deeds were part of the equation for the second annual Lucky’s Mutt Madness at GIE+EXPO, one of the largest trade shows in the U.S. “Who loves your yard? Your dog and your children. Who makes those yards and green spaces? The people at GIE+EXPO,” explains Kris Kiser, President and […]
March 23rd
By Mutt Mulligan De-stress in your own backyard
While adults are home teleworking, and kids are at home participating in online educational instruction (we hope), it’s even more important during these challenging times to take a moment to get out into the family yard. The TurfMutt Foundation reminds families that nature starts right outside your back door. Let the proven benefits green space […]
March 19th
By Mutt Mulligan Consider fostering a pet – it’s good for them and you!
If you have ever thought about fostering (or adopting if your shelter is currently open to the public) a pet, there may be no better time than the present. With families spending more time at home and fewer people visiting their local shelters, many pet organizations across the country are encouraging people to foster an […]
March 17th
While kids are stuck at home, The TurfMutt Foundation’s environmental education program and resources, based on STEM principles, teach kids to learn about the benefits of their family yard and taking care of the green spaces around them. The lessons encourage them to explore and appreciate nature and science – in their own backyards and […]
March 16th
By Mutt Mulligan Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by getting some green time
St. Patrick’s Day might feel a little different for your family this year. The TurfMutt Foundation has a suggestion. Why not celebrate the “green holiday” by getting outside and enjoying the green spaces around you? Caring for and spending time in our yards and community green spaces (i.e. being an “outsider”) is good for our […]
