TurfMutt Lesson Plan: Know Your Climate Zone

Understanding what climate zone you live in is key to creating a yard that is not only beautiful but also supports the environment and local wildlife. It also helps you select plants that are most likely to thrive in your yard with minimal input from you.

In the lesson plan Know Your Climate Zone, TurfMutt educates young environmental superheroes about climate zones and why they are important.Check out this lesson for kids in grades K-2 here.

To dive deeper into your climate zone, visit the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

TurfMutt has a wealth of resources for parents, guardians and teachers to teach kids how to save the planet one yard at a time, just like TurfMutt. Check out the full library of TurfMutt lesson plans here.

To learn more about how to create the yard of your dreams and embrace the power of parks in your neighborhood, go to TurfMutt.com.