Inspirational, funny, and meaningful tree quotes from Canadian author and ChariTree Foundation founder Andrea Koehle Jones, featuring quotes from Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!, The Wish Trees, and Lost Again Beneath the Trees.
Trees have been at the heart of my writing for many years. Whether through laughter, reflection, music, or environmental education, my hope is that these quotes encourage children and adults alike to plant, protect, and appreciate trees.
In celebration of International Children’s Day and the launch of Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!, here are some of my favourite tree quotes.
Funny Tree Quotes from Ned
Ned loves trees.
The only problem?
He plants trees in ALL the wrong places.
“So sorry, I can’t hear you because I have a tree in my ear.”
— Ned, Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!
“Squirrels bury their snacks, and BOOM—a forest! I bury one wallet, and everybody gets upset!”
— Ned, Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!
“Okay, maybe the race car, the salad bar cedars, and the mango mailboxes were not my best tree planting ideas.”
— Ned, Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!
“Okay, gotcha, now I know—DIGGITY-DIG, HERE I GO!”
— Ned, Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!
Tree Quotes About Teamwork
One of the most important lessons in Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE! is that helping the planet is a team effort.
“Helping each other and working together—that’s what friends are for.”
— Arden, Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!
“Aww, he’s just trying to help the world one little tree at a time!”
— Arden, Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!
“Every Tree Matters. Trees are the giving heroes of the natural world, quietly working to support life and improve our health.”
— Andrea Koehle Jones, Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!
Tree Quotes from The Wish Trees
“I’m planting a tree to teach me to gather strength from my deepest roots.”
Trees remind us that strength often comes from what cannot be seen.
“I’m planting a tree to stand by me when I feel alone.”
Trees are faithful companions. They quietly remind us that we are connected to something larger than ourselves.
“I’m planting a tree to remind me of nature’s big-hearted generosity.”
Trees give so much without asking for anything in return. Every day, their quiet generosity inspires us to share our own gifts in ways that help others and make the world a better place.
“I’m planting a tree to grow with me all the days of my life.”
A tree planted today becomes a lifelong friend, growing alongside us through every season.
“I’m planting a tree to teach me to make the world a better place.”
Every tree planted is an act of hope for future generations.
Tree Quotes from Lost Again Beneath the Trees
Trees have also inspired my songwriting.
“And brilliant days come alive, with you, around. But the things we do, the things we don’t, they just cut you down…”
These lyrics reflect the tension between our love for nature and the choices that threaten it.
“Reaching up, reaching out, but still we take you…”
A reminder that trees give so much, yet too often receive too little protection in return.
Nature Quotes
“Trees teach us the generosity, bravery and beauty of letting go.”
Every autumn, trees demonstrate that letting go is not an ending but part of growth and renewal.
“The only force more powerful than the pull of the screen is the pull of nature.”
Nature has a remarkable ability to reconnect us with ourselves, our communities, and the world around us.
Why Tree Quotes Matter
Tree quotes help us pause and reflect on the extraordinary role trees play in our lives.
They provide oxygen, cool our communities, support wildlife, reduce flooding, store carbon, and inspire wonder. They remind us that growth takes time and that small actions can have lasting impacts.
Whether you’re planting your first tree, reading with a child, teaching a classroom, or simply taking a walk beneath a canopy of leaves, I hope these quotes inspire you to look at trees with fresh appreciation.
Because every mighty forest begins with a single seed.
And sometimes, one very enthusiastic puppy with muddy paws.
Happy International Children’s Day!
— Andrea Koehle Jones
About Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!
A wildly enthusiastic puppy with big tree-planting dreams plants trees in ALL the wrong places—and learns that helping the planet is a team effort.
Featuring hidden seedlings to find on every spread, tree-planting tips, labelled tree species, STEM learning, teamwork, environmental awareness, and plenty of muddy mayhem, Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE! launches on International Children’s Day, June 1, 2026.
Perfect for parents, educators, librarians, homeschoolers, and young nature lovers who enjoy stories that inspire laughter, learning, and action.