The Wish Trees: New learning resource for teachers

A new teaching resource for The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place includes discussion prompts and student activities for K-Grade 2. If your students want to learn about trees, there’s no better way than planting Wish Trees. The idea, inspired by the children’s … Read more

Canada children’s book author supports Maui Relief

ALOHA! Let’s support relief efforts in Maui and raise funds for food, shelter, rebuilding resources and everything needed in the wake of these devastating wildfires. Canadian children’s book author Andrea Koehle Jones has joined #BooksforMaui and donated signed copies of her children’s tree planting book — The Wish Trees: How … Read more

How to Host a Kids’ Beach Clean-up Party (by 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 up over time and the difference an enthusiastic group of kids can make in just a few hours. Click to read this EcoParent article to learn how to host and epic beach or shoreline clean-up party for children and teens.

Be a Hummingbird Changemaker: How small steps lead to big impacts

There is a fable that tells the story of a forest fire and a small but courageous hummingbird.As this hummingbird sees its home be destroyed by the flames, and the other animals staring in despair, the hummingbird says “I’m going to do something about the fire.”And so our feathered friend … Read more

5 fun ways to connect children and youth to nature this Earth Day

For us at The ChariTree Foundation, every day is Earth Day. We work every day to put children’s rights at the forefront of climate action to improve their education, health, and future. Today is the globally recognized Earth Day, and this year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet,” ensuring everyone … Read more

The Best Earth Day Books for Children | Earth Day 2023

A children’s environmental education advocate shares books to inspire kids on Earth Day and every day. Let’s celebrate Earth Day by reading children everywhere an inspiring Earth Day children’s book. It’s one of the best ways to help kids understand how they can protect the planet. From learning how to … Read more