Book review by children’s author Andrea Koehle Jones

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

Apply Now: $5,000 Outdoor Classroom Grant

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

Build a DIY Milk Carton Bird Feeder

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

Students Bring Wish Trees to Life—And You Can Too!

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

Coming soon: my latest article in EcoParent Magazine

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

Let’s Help Bring Learning Outside

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