August 6th

By Mutt Mulligan

Watch TurfMutt’s new video to learn why green is really cool

Did you know that cities are hotter than nearby rural areas? It’s because urban areas are full of hot spots like bare parking lots called “heat islands.” They absorb the sun’s heat then release it back into the air.

Learn about heat islands and how to combat them.

But there is a simple way to solve this problem. Watch TurfMutt’s new tips video to learn how to cool heat islands with green space.

Also, download TurfMutt’s Student Activities Guide for more kid-friendly information on the villain “Heat Freak,” king of the heat islands. Learn what you can do to help TurfMutt, the super dog, fight this menace and other villains.