Bring the Wish Tree Project to Your Classroom

Students Create Their Own Wish Trees, Inspired by Beloved Children’s Book Even with all the challenges in the world today, the future shines brilliantly when you see the creativity and hope reflected in these school projects! Students at a Toronto school took part in a ChariTree Foundation environmental education project inspired by the nonfiction children’s tree planting … Read more

Make a Wish for the Planet

Make a Wish for the Planet is an inspiring activity that encourages children and youth to reflect on their hopes for the planet and express their vision for a better future.  Participants can write or draw their wishes for the world—whether it’s a cleaner environment, kindness between people, protecting wildlife, or solutions to climate change—on biodegradable … Read more

Calling Young Nature Leaders

Apply for the Young Nature Leaders Grant! “Young people have the power to ignite change. When they take action and advocate for the environment, they inspire a movement of hope, creating a brighter future for everyone.” — Andrea Koehle Jones, founder of The ChariTree Foundation, is a ‘Women for Nature’ member and an award-winning advocate … Read more

How to Host a Kids’ Beach Clean-up Party

Kids Turning the Tide to Help the Planet—And Having Fun Doing It! (By climate journalist and founder of The ChariTree Foundation, Andrea Koehle Jones.) There’s no place like the beach, but you might not realize how much fun a beach clean-up party can be—until now. You’ll be amazed at all the garbage that can wash … Read more

The ChariTree Foundation supports kids from Coast to Coast

Nature is closer than you think! The ChariTree Foundation inspires a love for nature by supporting environmental education programs for children and teens across Canada. One of these is Nature Canada’s national NatureHood program, a transformative initiative that brings nature closer to home, breaking down barriers like cost, distance, and unequal access to green spaces … Read more

Reaction to #COP29

“Just as we can’t negotiate with the climate, we cannot negotiate with the future of our children. COP29 has failed children everywhere, with those in the Global South facing the gravest consequences. In moments as disheartening as this, I encourage kids not to lose hope—there are extraordinary people working tirelessly behind the scenes, committed to … Read more