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January 10th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt will send one lucky teacher to the NSTA conference!
Attention educators! Have you heard that there’s a new National TurfMutt Teacher award in conjunction with the annual Be a Backyard Superhero essay contest? A teacher from the winning school will be awarded a trip the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) annual conference in Los Angeles, March 30-April 2. The essay contest is for kids […]
January 6th
By Mutt Mulligan Have you entered TurfMutt’s essay contest yet?
Time is running out to enter TurfMutt’s “Be a Backyard Superhero” essay contest! The contest is open to kids in grades K-5, and entries are due by Jan. 23. The top-dog entry will win $10,000 to improve the school’s green space. New this year, a lucky-dog teacher will be awarded a trip to the […]
January 3rd
By Mutt Mulligan “Bone up” on winter weather tips from TurfMutt
TurfMutt wants to encourage families to keep everyone safe this winter during snow and ice removal and times of falling temperatures. Remember, when Old Man Winter comes calling your pets feel the cold as much as you do, despite their fur coats! Reduce outdoor activities when temperatures dip low and keep them inside during severe […]
December 22nd
By Mutt Mulligan Use holiday break to enter TurfMutt’s essay contest
School’s out for holiday break! Now’s the perfect time for your child or student to work on their entry for TurfMutt’s Be a Backyard Superhero essay contest. Entries are due January 23 (that’s just around the corner!). TurfMutt invites kids in grades K-5 to enter for a chance to win a $10,000 grant […]
December 20th
By Mutt Mulligan Holiday safety tips for your pet
TurfMutt wants to wish your entire family a happy and healthy holiday season! That’s why he’s stopping by today with a few important holiday safety reminders for pet parents. Fight the urge to feed your dog human food during the holidays…and always. And make sure your guests know this rule, too! Many of the treats […]
December 15th
By Mutt Mulligan TurfMutt’s indoor living landscape activities
As the weather turns cold and blustery across much of the United States, TurfMutt has a reminder for parents and teachers who might be dealing with stir-crazy kids. TurfMutt.com is full of entertaining, engaging and educational activities for children in grades K-5. TurfMutt and the Outdoor Powers are on a mission to teach students and […]
December 13th
By Mutt Mulligan Protect your plants & pets from ice melt
As temperatures plunge across big portions of the country, homeowners find themselves looking for easy ways to deal with snow and ice. But before you reach for that ice melt, consider this. These products are dangerous to your plants and your pets. Here’s why. The salt in ice melt is toxic to plants, robbing them […]
December 9th
By Mutt Mulligan Winter lawn care tips for warm climates
Not all of us live in an area that experiences stereotypical winter weather. While people up North are shoveling snow, others in the South and West may still need to mow and water their living landscapes. Here are a few tips for winter lawn care in warmer climates. Dormancy, demystified. Even in warm climates, grass […]
December 7th
By Mutt Mulligan Is your dog’s name tops in 2016?
For pet parents, a lot goes into naming your fur-kid. It’s one of the first big decisions you make, and it has lifelong implications! Rover.com – the online site that connects pet owners and caretakers – recently came out with a list of the most popular dog names of 2016. Did your pet’s moniker make […]
