Making a Difference š£
The TurfMutt Foundation encourages outdoor learning experiences, stewardship of our green spaces and care for allĀ living landscapes by teaching about theĀ outdoors and educating citizens about how to help sustain aĀ greener, healthier quality of life for this and future generations.
Outdoor learning šŖ“
TurfMutt has partnered with Scholastic, Discovery Education and Weekly Reader to hold sweepstakes and contestsĀ in which educators and students entered to win grants to expand or develop their schoolās outdoor green space for better outdoor learning.
Global Learning š
The Foundation, through its youth education resources, teaches students and teachers how to āsave the planet, one yard, park or school yard at a timeā andĀ offers educational materials aligned with STEM for K-8 educators and students through the U.S. GreenĀ BuildingĀ CouncilāsĀ Global Learning Lab.Ā The program has reached more than 70 million kids, teachers and families with their youth education materials.
TurfMutt has been an education resource at the U.S. Department of Educationās Green Ribbon Schools, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Green Apple, the Center for Green Schools, the Outdoors Alliance for Kids, the National Energy Education Development (NEED) project, Climate Change Live, Petfinder and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Mulliganās Mutt Madness
The TurfMutt Foundation produces a dog adoption event through a partnership with the Kentucky Humane Society every fall at the award-winning trade show, Equip Exposition. More thanĀ 60 dogs have found their āfur-everā homes through this event.
At Equip Exposition, TurfMutt also sponsors a 5K Fun RunĀ & Walk over the Big Four Pedestrian BridgeĀ to raise funds for the Kentucky Humane Society.
Sign up for Mutt Mail, a monthly email newsletter, and read how the Mutt Madness Alumni dogs are doing.
TurfMuttās Howl of Fame Alumni š¶
Pet adoption is at the heart of the TurfMutt Foundation. After all, the TurfMutt spokesdogs have always been rescue pups!
Mulligan
Adopted October 2019
Oliver
Adopted October 2019
Clover
Adopted October 2019
Mama
Adopted October 2019
Ace
Adopted October 2021
Gizmo
Adopted October 2021
Karolina
Adopted October 2022
Marco
Adopted October 2022
Spud
Adopted October 2023
Gunner
Adopted October 2023
Lucky Dog TV Show šŗ
āSpokesdogā Mulligan the TurfMutt has been frequently featured in episodes of theĀ Lucky DogĀ TV show produced by Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) where rescue dogs find their new homes and families nationwide learn to better appreciate the outdoor spaces they steward.
Lucky DogĀ is an Emmy award-winning show that has been part of the CBS Saturday morning lineup for eleven seasons.
Mulliganās Bark Park š
āMulliganās Bark Park,ā a dog park in downtown Louisville on Fourth Street has happy dog tails wagging. Built on a lot belonging to the City of Louisville, the park, supported by TurfMutt, provides a place for dogs to socialize off-leash, have some fun and get exercise.
