Helping Kids Reconnect With Nature “The only force more powerful than the pull of the screen is the pull of nature.”— Children’s Author Andrea Koehle Jones 🌿 Discover practical ways to help children disconnect from screens and reconnect with the natural world through outdoor adventures, sensory-rich activities, and meaningful family experiences. Learn how time in nature … Read more
The ChariTree Foundation Calls for More Outdoor Learning Opportunities for Children in the Age of AI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC — June 10, 2026 — Artificial intelligence and social media are profoundly reshaping childhood, influencing how children learn, communicate, build relationships, and engage with the world. While these technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for education, creativity, and … Read more
Seeing the Forest for the Trees by Andrea Koehle Jones. (EcoParent Magazine, Spring 2021) Pandemics and Deforestation: Scientists warn the next deadly pandemic could be looming if we don’t take steps now to protect forests. Environmental journalist Andrea Koehle Jones investigates the connection between accelerating deforestation, biodiversity loss and pandemics. Pandemics like COVID-19 will happen more often if we … Read more
BY GREEN BOOK BLOG, 10 FEBRUARY, 2021 You are never to young or too small to help make the world a better place. I’ve dug-up three amazing nature books for children about environmental activism and how they can help take care of the planet. Kate, Who Tamed the Wind by LIZ GARTON SCANLON and Lee White LEE … Read more
“Organizations like Canada’s ChariTree Foundation are stepping-up to make sure outdoor learning opportunities continue and grow…”