A hidden symbol of hope, transformation, and the quiet people who help make the world a better place. If you look closely at the end of Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!, you’ll discover a red cardinal hidden among the red apples in the tree. The cardinal is more than a bird, it is … Read more
Nature is a powerful antidote to an increasingly digital world. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC — June 10, 2026 — Artificial intelligence is transforming how children learn, communicate, and experience the world. While these technologies offer tremendous Artificial intelligence is transforming how children learn, communicate, and experience the world. While these technologies offer extraordinary opportunities, they also … Read more
A wildly enthusiastic puppy with big tree-planting dreams plants trees in ALL the wrong places—and learns that helping the planet is a team effort. VANCOUVER, BC — Today, on International Children’s Day, award-winning children’s environmental education advocate, former CBC journalist, and Canadian author Andrea Koehle Jones announces the release of Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree … 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
The ChariTree Foundation is encouraged by a major step forward in protecting the waters of the Great Bear Sea. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bowen Island, BC — May 22, 2026 — Six First Nations along the Central Coast, together with the governments of Canada and British Columbia, have signed an agreement to advance the creation of a new National Marine Conservation Area … Read more
Young changemakers are advancing climate education in ways that will shape the future for generations Climate education is no longer optional; it’s essential infrastructure for a sustainable future. While countries continue making new climate education commitments, meaningful implementation remains the real challenge. That’s why this fellowship, and the young changemakers behind it, matters so deeply. … 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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The ChariTree Foundation Marks 20 Years with a Global Call for Children’s Climate Education April 24, 2026 | 3 min read VANCOUVER — The ChariTree Foundation has announced a $20,000 donation to launch a new environmental education and tree-planting program. The initiative reinforces its two-decade commitment to empowering youth through nature in … Read more
Ensuring Children Grow with Nature to Thrive Today and Lead Tomorrow FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC — April 14, 2026 — As The ChariTree Foundation approaches its 20th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22, what began with a single tree planted by two children on Bowen Island, British Columbia, has grown into a global movement advancing … Read more
“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