A Tree for every child

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

Canadian Environmental Education Projects

Developing outdoor learning projects across Canada The Canadian Camping Association and The ChariTREE Foundation The ChariTREE Foundation developed a ground-breaking national children’s environmental education project with The Canadian Camping Association. More than 100,000 children at Canadian Camping Association summer camps across Canada received an opportunity to plant a local tree and learn about the importance … Read more

Outdoor Learning

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

Outdoor Classrooms

Apply for an outdoor classroom grant * The latest ChariTree Foundation outdoor classroom funding opportunity has now closed. 17 schools are participating in this latest round. Follow on Twitter @Love_Trees or check The ChariTree Foundation website to see when the 2024 round of funding will open. The ChariTree Foundation has expanded its climate education mandate by helping schools and … Read more

About Andrea – Meet the Founder

Andrea Koehle Jones is an award-winning environmental education advocate, climate + environmental Journalist and founder of The ChariTree Foundation. This ground-breaking, Vancouver-based, charity connects local and international youth to climate education to help them survive and thrive today and lead a better tomorrow. Growing Opportunities for Children and Youth The ChariTree Foundation connects global youth … Read more

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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

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Nature education for children + youth so they can thrive today and lead tomorrow. The ChariTree Foundation is a Vancouver-based charity connecting local and international youth to environmental education to help them survive and thrive today and lead a better tomorrow.  We are a United Nations Climate Observer Organization, putting children’s rights at the forefront … Read more