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Ever wanted to try your hand at caring for trees? Or maybe you’ve want to make your green thumb even greener? Become a Tree Tender ! For over 20 years, PHS has been successfully hosting Tree Tenders classes in the Philadelphia area. Whether you use your knowledge to plant trees in your region, your community, or just your yard, you’ll be making a huge difference!

Happy Monday Readers! Want to celebrate National S’mores day, listen to some local live reggae, or feast on Philly’s Night Market eats? This is your week! We’ve rounded up the best local events happening in Philly this week: Events for week of August 11 – 14th:>

PR agents often promote their client's cause, but Paige Wolf also makes it a point to promote sustainability just as much as her clients. I met Paige years ago on an all-lady session based on sustainability and have followed her passion projects ever since. She's enthusiastic, compassionate and an all-star Crossfit mom of two. Let's get to know Paige a little better:

Yay! You made it to Friday! How was your week? Did you take a walking tour of Philly parks, join the Bicycle Coalition’s coffee club, or even have a green drink? If you still need to make plans for this weekend, look no further. We have a plethora of green events happening around the city. Whether you're looking to forage for mushrooms, visit farmers’ markets, tour farms, or ride your bike under the full moon, we have rounded up the best events for you!

Streets Department & Recyclebank receive 2014 Pennsylvania Waste Watchers Award. Our own Philadelphia City Street and Recyclebank won the 2014 Pennsylvania Waste Watchers Award for their Hunting Park Recycles Initiative. The Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (PROP) recognizes Pennsylvania’s best recycling programs annually. Find out more about this award, after the jump:

August is here, marking the last half of the summer heat. Still looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? Philly is home to a handful of locally, handmade ice creams and custards to help you cool off during the August heat. Here are our top local Philly ice cream shops to visit for an icy treat before summer ends. Philly’s 7 Best Ice Cream Shops:

Have plans for this Saturday? The Race Smart Urban Challenge will test your physical and mental strength with a clues and heart-racing adventures. Explore 4-6 miles of Philly with cash (and best dressed) prizes, swag bags and more. We've teamed up with the Race Smart Challenge for a discount for you, dear readers:

Photo: GPB Insta. (Follow us! Happy Tuesday! Did you hear a local green tech company that created charcoal to increase a soil's ability to hold water and nutrients is in the running for a cool $25 mill from Richard Branson's Virgin Earth Challenge? On that note... We were so psyched to check out No Lib's 2nd Street Fest this weekend that we thought our week started Tuesday instead of Monday. Don't fret, friends: It's time to get our calendar of events straightened out this week.

Once the summertime hits, it's so easy to get inspired to move your booty outside and take on a more positive mood. Editing and writing about sustainability everyday becomes a part of my routine, so I try to consciously do more than the three Rs and practice what I preach. Find out what I'm doing to inspire in our weekly #ThisWeekI column, after the jump!