Protecting trees today means protecting the health, future, and well-being of children for generations to come. “Every tree matters. Trees are the giving heroes of the natural world, quietly working to support life.”— Andrea Koehle Jones, Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE! A small municipality in Quebec is making history. Terrasse-Vaudreuil has become the first municipality … 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
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
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
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 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