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
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 Blue Sky. “I am hopeful for the future, because although nature is in crisis, now is the time for action, … Read more
Andrea Koehle Jones: Growing Hope and Inspiring Young Climate Leaders Andrea Koehle Jones is an award-winning Canadian environmental education advocate, climate journalist, children’s book author, and advisor to the UNICEF Innocenti Youth Fellowship on climate education. She is the founder and executive director of The ChariTree Foundation and co-founder of The FirstLine Foundation. Andrea founded The ChariTree Foundation on Earth … 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
Helping Kids Grow with Nature — to Thrive Today and Lead Tomorrow Imagine a world where every child grows up caring for the planet — and knows they can make a difference. The ChariTree Foundation is a 100% volunteer-run national non-profit and United Nations Climate Observer Organization connecting children across Canada and around the world to … Read more
5 Tips to support children and youth with their ‘Eco-Anxiety’ The climate crisis is causing an increase in psychological distress in children and teens around the world. One of the most devastating impacts of unchecked climate change is climate anxiety: a chronic fear of environmental doom. Kids everywhere are reporting emotions ranging from sadness and … Read more