“The Wish Trees” inspires children to plant trees, make wishes, and help shape a better world 💚🌳🌍 Every child has a wish for the world…Most of us just forgot ours. This Earth Day 2026, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of The ChariTree Foundation, we invite you to remember. “Environmental education is most powerful when it … Read more
Climate education and AI safeguards for children take center stage at UNICEF Innocenti meetings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Protecting children and teens in the age of AI requires ensuring they remain connected to the real world,” said Andrea Koehle Jones, Founder, The ChariTree Foundation. “Climate education, including learning outdoors, plays a critical role in grounding young … Read more
Seeking immediate Film & TV placement for cinematic indie folk track Vancouver, Canada — A cinematic indie-folk song inspired by trees has been released by the founder of The ChaiTree Foundation, exploring themes of connection, loss, and our relationship with the natural world. Lost Again Beneath the Trees began as a poem written after moving … Read more
Vancouver, Canada — In conversations about climate change, we often focus on large-scale solutions—renewable energy, international agreements, and technological innovation. These are essential. But there is another powerful place where climate understanding begins: with a child and a tree. At The ChariTree Foundation, some of the most meaningful environmental education starts with something very simple: one … Read more
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC — Lost Again Beneath the Trees is an atmospheric indie-folk song that reflects on climate change, heartbreak, loss, and environmental grief. ▶ Listen on Spotify Listen on all platforms One-stop cleared for film & TV • Vocal + instrumental versions available upon request The ChariTree Foundation announces that its … Read more
From collecting coins for UNICEF as a child to joining its Climate Education Advisory Group, this is a full-circle moment. UNICEF is launching a Climate Education Advisory Group to support the Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship, strengthening its governance, learning journey, and system-level impact through intergenerational leadership. The Climate Education Advisory Group brings together global … Read more
Helping Kids Grow with Nature to Thrive Today and Lead Tomorrow FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC — This Earth Day, The ChariTree Foundation celebrates 20 years of helping children grow stronger connections with nature. Founded on Earth Day 2006 with the planting of a single tree by two children, The ChariTree Foundation began with a simple act of … Read more
This group will accompany the Fellowship from design through implementation, contributing to its governance, learning journey, and evidence agenda. Bringing together expertise across climate education, child rights, youth-led initiatives, research, and policy, the Advisory Group will help: • Provide strategic input on vision, governance, and learning design • Identify opportunities for Fellows, including mentorship, visibility, … Read more
UNICEF is selecting up to 12 young climate leaders advancing climate education worldwide. 🌍 Last call to apply — help shape the future of climate education with UNICEF Climate education has moved beyond awareness. Today, it’s about building real capacity for change.There’s still time to apply for this powerful changemaker opportunity.Submit your application and join this 18-month … Read more
Meet Ned, the enthusiastic puppy whose tree-planting misadventures will have kids laughing and learning. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Vancouver, BC — 27/11/2025 The ChariTree Foundation is delighted to share that a new children’s book, Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE! Written by ChariTree founder, Andrea Koehle Jones, was acquired by a Canadian publisher in June 2025 … Read more