A lyric exploring loss, nature, and how it lives within visual storytelling Vancouver, BC A cinematic indie-folk song inspired by trees has recently been released by its creator, who is also the founder of The ChaiTree Foundation. The song is part of an effort to find placement in film and … Read more
At The ChariTree Foundation, we believe that sometimes the most meaningful environmental education starts with something very simple: one tree.
“For many children, a tree may be their first teacher about climate and ecosystems.”
— Andrea Koehle Jones, Founder, The ChariTree Foundation
Andrea Koehle Jones releases “Lost Again Beneath the Trees,” an atmospheric, piano-driven indie-folk song exploring personal and ecological loss. One-stop cleared for film & TV with vocal and instrumental versions available. Now streaming. ▶ Listen on Spotify Andrea Koehle Jones is a Canadian songwriter crafting atmospheric, piano-driven indie-folk shaped by … Read more
From collecting coins for UNICEF as a child to joining its Climate Education Advisory Group, this is a full-circle moment. UNICEF is launching a Climate Education Advisory Group to support the Leading Minds Climate Education Fellowship, strengthening its governance, learning journey, and system-level impact through intergenerational leadership. The Climate Education … Read more
I can finally announce my BIG NEWS! A project that’s been growing behind the scenes for several years is now ready to share, and I’m absolutely thrilled to tell you… DON’T LET NED PLANT A TREE THERE! is officially on the way — and I’m so excited for everyone to … Read more
Are you passionate about climate education and transforming the way the world responds to the climate crisis? This is your chance to help reimagine climate education, so that every child, everywhere, grows up prepared, empowered, and able to shape a just and sustainable future. As a Leading Minds Climate Education … Read more
Response to Outdoor Classroom Grant Program Overwhelming as Funding Goes Out to Schools Nationwide FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — November 10, 2025 Kelowna, BC — Thousands of children across Canada are stepping outside to learn, thanks to The ChariTree Foundation’s Outdoor Classroom Grant Program. From Newfoundland and Labrador to British Columbia and the Yukon, … Read more
Who Can Sleep When a Book Is This Much Fun? This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book is pure joy! What begins as a cozy hibernation tale quickly bursts into a laugh-out-loud woodland adventure full of wild surprises—from disco balls to jazz flutes—that will have kids (and parents) giggling with … Read more
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
“I’m planting a tree to teach me to make the world a better place.”
― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees