Andrea Koehle Jones: Children's environmental education advocate, environmental journalist, lyricist, writer/producer, screenwriter & author
The trees are calling… TREEmendous news! A television screenplay by Canadian screenwriter Andrea Koehle Jones — The Hummingbird Trees (Diary of a Tree Girl) — was just selected a Quarter Finalist by the Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition! MAY 11 UPDATE: The Hummingbird Trees (Diary of a Tree … Read more
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
Help your children be part of the solution By Climate Journalist ANDREA KOEHLE JONES (EcoParent Magazine) When is the right time to talk to your kids about climate change? The answer is simple: the time is now. According to Tzeporah Berman, environmentalist, author, and the international program director of Stand.Earth, … Read more
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
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
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.
“Planting a tree is an act of hope. And that is a message our children need to hear now more than ever.” The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place: • Originally created as part of a humanitarian children’s tree project in Africa. • … Read more
The ChariTree Foundation is excited to partner with UNICEF to help grow climate education + tree planting opportunities for children and youth in Mongolia. A recent International Monetary Fund report revealed that Mongolia is warming at a rate three times faster than that seen anywhere else on the globe. Many … Read more
5 Tips to support children and youth with their ‘Eco-Anxiety’ By Climate Journalist ANDREA KOEHLE JONES The climate crisis is causing an increase in psychological distress in children and teens around the world. One of the most devastating impacts of unchecked climate change is climate anxiety: a chronic fear of … Read more
December 19, 2022 – Unceded territory of the Kanien’keha:ka – Montreal. Canadian environmental groups welcome the Kunming-Montreal Agreement at COP15 in Montreal to halt and reverse global biodiversity loss by 2030 and applaud Canada’s leadership, which was instrumental in landing the deal. The adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework … Read more