Planting a tree is an act of hope for the future and children need to have hope now more than ever. ChariTree’s ‘A Tree for Every Child Program’ strives to give as many children as we can a tree of their own. It’s about supporting environmental education programs for children by giving kids a tree … Read more
Get kids inspired by The Hummingbird Fable: Any effort, however small, helps Like most people, I sometimes feel overwhelmed thinking about all the problems in the world, and sometimes get bogged down by environmental doom and gloom. After all, it can be hard to see what one person or family can really do to help. … Read more
Climate education can change the world These days many children are experiencing indoor childhoods. With less time and fewer opportunities to connect with nature, children and youth are suffering. This is a real loss because research shows that contact with nature makes kids feel better about themselves and less stressed. Millions are already feeling the … Read more
For nearly 20 years, The ChariTree Foundation has focused on providing experiential, hands on environmental education to children in Canada and the Global South including rural and urban children’s tree planting projects, outdoor classrooms and beach clean up parties. Please see below for details about The ChariTree Foundation’s latest ‘A Tree For Every Child’ national … Read more
Educating kids about sustainability is crucial to a healthy future for the planet Canada’s ChariTree Foundation creates and supports national and international children’s outdoor education programs. Kids who participate in environmental education programs develop environmental literacy, awareness of nature and outdoor life skills. Understanding that we need to make eco-friendly choices as well as consider … Read more
Applications closed for latest round of outdoor classroom grants * The latest ChariTree Foundation outdoor classroom funding opportunity has now closed. 17 schools are participating in this latest round. Follow on Twitter @Love_Trees or check The ChariTree Foundation website to see when the 2024 round of funding will open. The ChariTree Foundation has expanded its climate education mandate by … Read more
The Charitree Foundation is currently supporting environmental education projects for children and youth in projects in Ethiopia and Malawi. To see our recent local, national and international environmental education projects, follow The ChariTree Foundation on Twitter. “I am hopeful for the future, because although nature is in crisis, now is the time for action, … Read more
Growing Opportunities for Children and Youth Andrea Koehle Jones is an award-winning environmental education advocate, climate journalist and United Nations Climate Observer. “I want to give children opportunities to fall in love with nature because you protect what you love.” — Andrea Koehle Jones Andrea founded The ChariTree Foundation on Earth Day 2006. She works … Read more
The ChariTree Foundation is Canada’s environmental education charity for children The ChariTree Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and United Nations climate observer organization. Based in Greater Vancouver, this volunteer-run, grassroots non-profit supports nature-based climate education projects for children and youth across Canada and around the world. The ChariTree Foundation was founded by Andrea Koehle Jones … Read more