Green Spaces đ± Healthier Places
The TurfMutt Foundation advocates for outdoor living and the care and stewardship of our yards đż, parks đ, schoolyards đ« and other green spaces, for the benefit of all. By educating citizens about sustainability and the benefits of living landscapes, we are helping develop a greener, healthier quality of life for our families, communities and future generations. Mulligan đ¶ The TurfMutt is the symbol and spokesdog of this mission.
Education đ
Access educational materials and lesson plans aligned with STEM for K-8 educators and students, and learn how the TurfMutt Foundation works with non-profit organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Councilâs Globalâ Learning Lab.
Stories đ
Learn about the power plants â trees and shrubs, grass and flowering plants â bring to your familyâs and your communityâs life, and how you may help save the planet one yard, park and schoolyard at a time.
Outreach đ€
Discover how the TurfMutt Foundation has worked with schools to put in outdoor classrooms, support animal rescue organizations, and bring its messages to Saturday morning television on the CBS Lucky Dog show.
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15 Rescue Dogs Find New Homes at Lucky's Mutt Madness
Lesson Plans đ
Know Your Climate Zone K-2
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Study: Green neighborhoods protect us on a cellular level
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5 Ways to Support Backyard Pollinators During National Pollinator Month
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TurfMutt Barks for Living Landscapes
Meet Mulligan
Who knows the power of a yard or park better than a dog?
Mulligan, a rescue pup, is âpawing it forwardâ by sharing her love of green space as the TurfMutt Foundation âspokesdog.â Rescued by the Kentucky Human Society and adopted by Foundation President Kris Kiser at the annual dog adoption event, Mutt Madness at Equip Exposition, Mulligan now dons the superhero cape to share her love of the outdoors and how we all can help save the planet one yard, park and schoolyard at a time.