LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As temperatures cool and autumn leaves begin to change, the TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of the green space around us, urges families and educators to take advantage of the crisp fall air to engage kids in hands-on outdoor learning. Whether in a private backyard or a local neighborhood park, fall provides the ideal backdrop to teach young people how to care for the living ecosystems around them.
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