Helping Kids Reconnect With Nature “The only force more powerful than the pull of the screen is the pull of nature.”— Children’s Author Andrea Koehle Jones 🌿 Discover practical ways to help children disconnect from screens and reconnect with the natural world through outdoor adventures, sensory-rich activities, and meaningful family experiences. Learn how time in nature … Read more
Protecting trees today means protecting the health, future, and well-being of children for generations to come. “Every tree matters. Trees are the giving heroes of the natural world, quietly working to support life.”— Andrea Koehle Jones, Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE! A small municipality in Quebec is making history. Terrasse-Vaudreuil has become the first municipality … Read more
The ChariTree Foundation Calls for More Outdoor Learning Opportunities for Children in the Age of AI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC — June 10, 2026 — Artificial intelligence and social media are profoundly reshaping childhood, influencing how children learn, communicate, build relationships, and engage with the world. While these technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for education, creativity, and … Read more
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 … Read more
From a kitten named “Attie” to generations of young people inspired to love and protect the natural world, Sir David Attenborough continues to inspire hope, climate action, and a deeper connection to nature. May 8, 2026 VANCOUVER — My daughter adopted a tiny kitten today and named him Sir David Attenborough, “Attie” for short. It felt especially … 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
Response to Outdoor Classroom Grant Program Overwhelming as Funding Goes Out to Schools Nationwide FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — November 10, 2025 Kelowna, BC — Thousands of children across Canada are stepping outside to learn, thanks to The ChariTree Foundation’s Outdoor Classroom Grant Program. From Newfoundland and Labrador to British Columbia and the Yukon, schools are transforming traditional lessons … Read more
“It is so hopeful, especially for children and youth to learn about meaningful efforts to protect ocean biodiversity for future generations.” BOWEN ISLAND, B.C. — It was just last summer when the heat dome decimated starfish and shellfish populations up and down the BC coast. Today Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new efforts to protect marine … Read more
Research suggests that spending time in nature can make us less stressed, more focussed, happier and healthier. There is a lot to be gained when we encourage kids to unplug from screens and get outdoors more. In a country where the average child spends close to 8 hours per day in front of a glowing screen, one of … Read more