FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ahead of COP31 and Canada’s 2027 Our Ocean Conference in Halifax, The ChariTREE Foundation celebrates the power of children’s environmental education to inspire hope and ocean stewardship. BOWEN ISLAND, British Columbia — November 1, 2026 — As world leaders prepare to gather for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, The ChariTREE … Read more
Prince of Wales School students help plant 73 trees, creating a living outdoor classroom through storytelling, STEM education and an interactive StoryWalk. Updated October 25, 2026: We’ve received some of the heartfelt wishes Prince of Wales School students made for their newly planted trees. Their hopes for clean water, healthy forests and a better world add a touching new chapter to this Calgary outdoor classroom project. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, Alberta, October 16, 2026 — At Prince of Wales School, 275 students rolled up their sleeves to bring the Canadian children’s book The Wish Trees to life, helping … Read more
Classroom Activity: Where Would You Plant Your Tree? 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 written by Andrea Koehle Jones, founder and executive director of The ChariTree Foundation, and illustrated by Erin Mercer. Meet Ned — a wildly … Read more
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
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
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
UN General Assembly endorses landmark International Court of Justice climate ruling, advancing global accountability and protections for future generations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC — May 20, 2026 — The ChariTree Foundation welcomes the adoption of the new United Nations climate accountability resolution as an important milestone in advancing global climate justice and human rights. This … Read more
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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The ChariTree Foundation Marks 20 Years with a Global Call for Children’s Climate Education April 24, 2026 | 3 min read VANCOUVER — The ChariTree Foundation has announced a $20,000 donation to launch a new environmental education and tree-planting program. The initiative reinforces its two-decade commitment to empowering youth through nature in … Read more