The ChariTree Foundation is helping bring learning outdoors! The Canadian Outdoor Classroom Grant program is now open — offering $5,000 grants to Canadian schools, summer camps, and registered Canadian charities building outdoor classrooms or children’s learning gardens. “On behalf of our entire school community, I would like to extend our … Read more
A Hibernation Story Gone Hilariously Wrong (In the Best Way!) Book review by children’s author Andrea Koehle Jones This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is pure joy! What starts as a cozy hibernation tale quickly turns into a laugh-out-loud adventure full of wild surprises—from disco balls to jazz flutes—that … Read more
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 — “I am honoured to join the UNICEF Leading Minds Fellowship on Climate Education and to contribute to its vital work for children and young people at this crucial moment,” said Andrea Koehle Jones, Children’s Environmental Education Advocate, Author, and Climate Journalist. “Today, education systems are … Read more
“Where wishes take root and grow into real change.” A heartfelt thank you to Principal Kelly Pevie at Jakeman All Grade for sharing photos from last week’s incredible tree planting event that kicked off with a reading of The Wish Trees! Nestled in the heart of Gros Morne National Park, … Read more
Look for my latest article, Be a Hummingbird Changemaker: How Small Actions Create Big Impact, featured in the upcoming two-page spread in EcoParent Magazine. This issue’s theme is Sustainable Solutions. Stay tuned for fun ideas on outdoor learning, connecting kids with nature, and simple ways to embrace sustainable living as … Read more
Upcycling is for the birds! BY ANDREA KOEHLE JONES, EcoParent Magazine, 08 APRIL, 2025 A milk carton is more than just a container for milk—especially for the birds! It’s surprising how many end up in landfills, but with a bit of resourcefulness and creativity, kids can turn them into something amazing in … Read more
Your Students Can 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 … Read more
I’m so excited to share that my newest article will be featured in the upcoming EcoParent Magazine — and this issue’s theme is Parenting through Eco Crisis! 💚🌎 Stay tuned for fun ideas on outdoor learning, connecting kids with nature, and simple ways to embrace sustainable living as a family. … Read more
The ChariTree Foundation is helping bring learning outside * Due to huge demand, the latest ChariTree Foundation outdoor classroom funding opportunity has now closed. Follow on Twitter @Love_Trees or check The ChariTree Foundation website to see when the 2025 round of funding will open. The ChariTree Foundation has expanded its climate education mandate by helping schools and children’s … Read more
Andrea just returned from UN biodiversity meetings in Nairobi, visiting an orphanage in southern Kenya that The ChariTree Foundation first partnered to support environmental education with in 2011, and attending the UNICEF Leading Minds think tank in Florence to discuss climate change solutions for kids. She is also querying a … Read more