If you’re looking for a meaningful, transparent, and high-impact way to support environmental education for children and youth — you’re in the right place. The ChariTree Foundation is 100% volunteer-run, which means every dollar you give goes directly to programs that connect kids with nature, climate education, and hands-on tree-planting experiences. Why Partner with ChariTree? A Heartfelt Thank … Read more
By ChariTree Foundation | London, UK – July 8, 2025 Professor Michael Koehle, Board Member and Environmental Physiology Expert, Will Join Global Leaders to Address the Health Impacts of Climate Change Canada’s ChariTree Foundation, a United Nations Climate Observer Organization, is empowering young people through hands-on learning with outdoor classrooms and advocacy. At the heart of this mission … Read more
The ChariTree Foundation — Canada’s only national charity dedicated exclusively to children’s environmental education — is inviting corporate and foundation partners to support hands-on climate learning programs. Because the foundation is 100% volunteer-run, every dollar goes directly to impact — supporting programs that connect children with nature, deliver engaging climate education, and offer meaningful tree-planting experiences. Why Partner … Read more
Save the Children has launched a powerful new report, Born into the Climate Crisis 2: An Unprecedented Life – Protecting Children’s Rights in a Changing Climate, produced in collaboration with leading climate scientists from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Children and young people are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis Haruka, 16, whose poem is featured in … Read more
Students Create Their Own Wish Trees, Inspired by Beloved Children’s Book Even with all the challenges in the world today, the future shines brilliantly when you see the creativity and hope reflected in these school projects! Students at a Toronto school took part in a ChariTree Foundation environmental education project inspired by the nonfiction children’s tree planting … Read more
Make a Wish for the Planet is an inspiring activity that encourages children and youth to reflect on their hopes for the planet and express their vision for a better future. Participants can write or draw their wishes for the world—whether it’s a cleaner environment, kindness between people, protecting wildlife, or solutions to climate change—on biodegradable … Read more
Apply for the Young Nature Leaders Grant! “Young people have the power to ignite change. When they take action and advocate for the environment, they inspire a movement of hope, creating a brighter future for everyone.” — Andrea Koehle Jones, founder of The ChariTree Foundation, is a ‘Women for Nature’ member and an award-winning advocate … Read more
Nature is closer than you think! The ChariTree Foundation inspires a love for nature by supporting environmental education programs for children and teens across Canada. One of these is Nature Canada’s national NatureHood program, a transformative initiative that brings nature closer to home, breaking down barriers like cost, distance, and unequal access to green spaces … Read more
“Just as we can’t negotiate with the climate, we cannot negotiate with the future of our children. COP29 has failed children everywhere, with those in the Global South facing the gravest consequences. In moments as disheartening as this, I encourage kids not to lose hope—there are extraordinary people working tirelessly behind the scenes, committed to … Read more