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February 8th
By Mutt Mulligan 4 fun facts about your yard in winter
During the wintertime, many of us enjoy the break from yard work and lawn care chores. But even when you’re not working in your yard, your yard is working for you! Here are 4 fun facts about your winter living landscapes. Nature starts at your backdoor. We often think of nature as a faraway place. […]
February 7th
By Mutt Mulligan See a TurfMutt makeover on “Lucky Dog” this Saturday
TurfMutt is back on Lucky Dog, the TV show that matches pound pups – like TurfMutt – with forever homes. The show airs as part of “CBS Dream Team, It’s Epic!” on Saturday mornings. The show stars trainer Brandon McMillan who swoops into animal shelters to rescue hard-to-love dogs. Brandon takes the pups back to […]
February 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan Take TurfMutt’s Living Landscapes Quiz
Before spring hits, TurfMutt wants to help you “bone” up on your living landscapes knowledge. That way, you will be ready to put the right plants in the right places when spring planting season comes. Are you a green space genius? Take TurfMutt’s test to find out! For real fun, take the test with your […]
January 31st
Professor Botany is TurfMutt’s smarty-pants sidekick and the bushy-tailed brains of the Outdoor Powers. Professor Botany busies herself on the back end of the Outdoor Powers’ missions. She maps out the “greening” plans for the Outdoor Powers, and teaches kids about plants from the comfort of her lofty tree nest. This spring, Professor Botany encourages […]
January 27th
By Mutt Mulligan Help TurfMutt battle extreme weather
Hey, kids! TurfMutt needs your help! The environmental villains, Heat Freak, Dr. Runoff, Carbon Creep and Dust Demon are stirring up serious trouble. Whenever extreme weather hits, these bad guys are sure to also be around. But you can help! Work with your parents to download TurfMutt’s extreme weather activity sheet. By completing this worksheet, […]
January 24th
By Mutt Mulligan Check out TurfMutt’s Parent Page
Hey parents! Did you know that TurfMutt has a page on his website dedicated especially to you? It’s the super-dog’s way of lending a paw as you get ready to have fun outdoors with your family. Check it out! Here’s just a sample of what you’ll find on the page. It’s all fun, engaging and […]
January 19th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt’s essay contest entries due next Monday!
Time is running out to enter TurfMutt’s Be a Backyard Superhero essay contest. In fact, entries are due next Monday, Jan. 23! Kids in grades K-5 are eligible for the contest. To enter, they must describe how they are backyard superheroes just like TurfMutt and the Outdoor Powers. Encourage your child or student to enter […]
January 18th
By Mutt Mulligan Watch TurfMutt’s living landscapes tips on “Lucky Dog”
TurfMutt had a guest star appearance on the hit CBS TV show Lucky Dog on Saturday. This episode featured a California couple who was looking for a new furry family member. Pete and Deb lost their pup a year ago, and they are ready to have a dog in the family again. Sheela is an […]
January 12th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt appears on “Lucky Dog” this Saturday
Have you heard that TurfMutt is not only a backyard superhero, but he’s also a TV star? TurfMutt – through his human Kris Kiser, the president and CEO of OPEI, guest stars on the hit TV show Lucky Dog that airs as part of “CBS Dream Team, It’s Epic!” on Saturday mornings. The show […]
