TurfMutt Tackles the Heat Island Effect

The dog days of summer are coming soon! Cities trap heat thanks to the heat island effect. That’s when concrete and buildings soak up the sun and raise temps around us. But as fans of the TurfMutt Foundation know, green space can help keep things cool on a hot day.

Watch this video to see how Lucky – the original TurfMutt – enlists the help of his sidekicks the Outdoor Powers to beat the heat.

The green spaces in our backyards, parks and school yards have many environmental superpowers beyond cooling our communities. Green space also:

• Grabs carbon from the air
• Pumps out fresh oxygen
• Stops soil from washing away
• Slows down stormwater runoff

We can help our green space wield its powers by having climate-appropriate grass, plants and trees in our yards. To select the best plants for your microclimate, consult the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

Ready for more cool adventures with TurfMutt and easy tips you can incorporate in your own backyard? Visit TurfMutt.com to join TurfMutt’s mission to save the planet, one yard at a time.