Bacteria Behind Decade-Long Sea Star Die-Off Identified “The ChariTree Foundation congratulates Canadian scientists on this extraordinary breakthrough in identifying the cause of the sea star die-off. We’ve been following this crisis since 2009 and are deeply relieved that a solution is now within reach to help protect sea stars and restore ocean biodiversity. Children everywhere … Read more
The ChariTree Foundation 2025 Camp Tree Planting & Environmental Education Grant has REOPENED for Canadian Camping Association Camps Vancouver, BC — 10/7/2025 — The ChariTree Foundation is excited to announce that its 2025 Camp Tree Planting & Environmental Education Grant is now open once again — giving more children and youth attending Canadian Camping Association (CCA) camps across the country … Read more
The ChariTree Foundation is helping bring learning outside * Due to huge demand, the latest ChariTree Foundation outdoor classroom funding opportunity has now closed. Follow on Twitter @Love_Trees or check The ChariTree Foundation website to see when the 2025 round of funding will open. “On behalf of our entire school community, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation … Read more
The ChariTree Foundation is helping bring learning outside * Due to huge demand, the latest ChariTree Foundation outdoor classroom funding opportunity has now closed. Follow on Blue Sky or check The ChariTree Foundation website for updates to see when the 2025 round of funding will open. The ChariTree Foundation has expanded its climate education mandate by helping schools and … Read more
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
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
Growing Opportunities for Children and Youth Andrea Koehle Jones is an award-winning environmental education advocate, climate journalist, children’s book author, United Nations Climate Observer, and the founder of Canada’s ChariTree Foundation. She has worked across print, online, and television media, including CBC and CBC Kids, and has contributed to landmark environmental campaigns such as the … Read more