nature education

ChariTree Founder Andrea Koehle Jones Joins UNICEF to Advance the Future of Climate Education

Supporting young climate leaders, strengthening children’s voices and helping move climate education from local “Bright Spots” to global policy Andrea Koehle Jones, executive director of The ChariTree Foundation, is bringing more than 20 years of children’s environmental education experience to the UNICEF Innocenti Youth Fellowship on Climate Education, a global initiative supporting young climate leaders, … Read more

Back-to-School Environmental Learning with Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!

A tree-themed read-aloud and classroom activity offers teachers a fun way to bring nature, creativity and environmental learning into the new school year. Back-to-school season is a wonderful time to help children reconnect with nature, build curiosity, and discover how they can care for the world around them. Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE! is … Read more

Inspirational Tree Quotes from Children’s Books & Songs

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

Sir David Attenborough at 100: Inspiring Through Nature, Climate Action, and Hope

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

Meet the Climate Education Advisory Group that will support the UNICEF Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship.

This group will accompany the Fellowship from design through implementation, contributing to its governance, learning journey, and evidence agenda. Bringing together expertise across climate education, child rights, youth-led initiatives, research, and policy, the Advisory Group will help: • Provide strategic input on vision, governance, and learning design • Identify opportunities for Fellows, including mentorship, visibility, … Read more

Growing Futures: The ChariTree Foundation Takes Learning Outdoors for Thousands of Children Across Canada

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

How to Partner with The ChariTree Foundation

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

ChariTree Foundation Calls on Corporations to Invest in the Next Generation of Climate Leaders

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