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One single grass plant can have 387 miles of roots.
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The grass and tree along the U.S. interstate Highway System release enough oxygen to support 22 million people.
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Land area collectively occupied by U.S. lawns equals a land mass greater that that of Pennsylvania, Deleware and Rhode Island combined.
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Front lawns of eight houses have the cooling effect of about 70 tons of air conditioning, while home's central air unit has only a 3 to 4 ton capacity.
For Educators
Inspire your students to become environmental stewards! With NEW classroom resources for K-2, TurfMutt offers standards-aligned science lesson plans, educational videos, activities, puzzles and more for grades K-5 to promote your students' appreciation of the green space that surrounds them every day.
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Investigate the unique ecosystems found across the United States with this interactive map.
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Check out these additional resources to learn more about our everyday environment.
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