TurfMutt's Fun Fall Tips

Fall is a fabulous time to get outside and spend time in your backyard, neighborhood parks and other green spaces. It's not just enjoyable. Outdoor activity is linked with lower stress, sharper focus and better overall health.

Here are TurfMutt's ideas for making the most of the season:

• Host a Fall Scavenger Hunt: Organize a search for seasonal items like colorful leaves, acorns and feathers - or anything that screams "fall" in your neck of the woods. Use your own backyard or extend the hunt into your public green space.
• Become a Backyard Scientist: TurfMutt's fun - and free! - science lessons turn your yard, local park and school yard into an outdoor STEM classroom. Download the lessons here.
• See the Scenery: Fall is a beautiful time of year, so take a stroll or bike ride to take it all in. Be sure to keep an eye out for migrating birds and other wildlife.
• Spend the Evening Al Fresco: Fall evenings are perfect for bundling up in a blanket with a cup of hot cocoa and s'mores around a backyard campfire. No firepit? No problem! Simply spread out a blanket and gaze at the constellations.
• Make Yard Clean-up a Fun Family Affair: Kids love a challenge so turn your fall yard clean-up into a contest to see who can accumulate the biggest pile of yard debris.

For more tips on enjoying your green spaces this fall and any time of the year, go to TurfMutt.com.