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Canadian Children’s Book Inspires 275 Calgary Students to Help Plant 73 Trees

Collage showing The Wish Trees book illustration, a Calgary student exploring an outdoor StoryWalk and children planting trees at Prince of Wales School.

The Wish Trees book comes to life through an interactive outdoor StoryWalk that connects children’s hopes with hands-on environmental action. Updated October 25, 2026: We’ve received some of the heartfelt wishes Prince of Wales School students made for their newly planted trees. Their hopes for clean water, healthy forests and a better world add a touching new chapter to this Calgary outdoor classroom project. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, Alberta, October 17, 2026 — What happens when a children’s book inspires an entire elementary school to turn its wishes for a better world into … Read more

EcoParent Magazine: From Screens to Streams

Helping Kids Reconnect With Nature “The only force more powerful than the pull of the screen is the pull of nature.” — Children’s Author Andrea Koehle Jones 🌿 Discover practical ways to help children disconnect from screens and reconnect with the natural world through outdoor adventures, sensory-rich activities, and meaningful … Read more

Canadian Children’s Author Andrea Koehle Jones Grows Hope with the Launch of Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!

“Children naturally want to help,” says Koehle Jones. “Ned’s story celebrates that enthusiasm while showing young readers that learning, teamwork, and a little encouragement can help us make a positive difference for our communities and our planet. More than anything, I want children everywhere to know that even in challenging times, there is always space to grow hope.”

Canadian Children’s Author Launches Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE! on International Children’s Day

A wildly enthusiastic puppy with big tree-planting dreams plants trees in ALL the wrong places—and learns that helping the planet is a team effort. VANCOUVER, BC — Today, on International Children’s Day, award-winning children’s environmental education advocate, former CBC journalist, and Canadian author Andrea Koehle Jones announces the release of … Read more

Best Inspirational Tree Quotes from Children’s Books & Songs

Discover inspirational, funny, and meaningful tree quotes from Canadian author Andrea Koehle Jones, including quotes from The Wish Trees and Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!

Something muddy, mischievous, and full of diggity-digging is making its way onto bookshelves soon…

Here’s a Hint About Andrea Koehle Jones’s Next Children’s Book… Her last children’s book, The Wish Trees (2021), introduced young readers to children around the world who plant “Wish Trees” and make hopeful wishes for the planet. Featuring whimsical illustrations by New York Times best-selling illustrator Alicia Padrón, the book … Read more

Canada’s ChariTree Foundation Plants Hope in Malawi on 20th Anniversary

The ChariTree Foundation Marks 20 Years with a Global Call for Children’s Climate Education April 22, 2026 | 3 min read FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VANCOUVER — The ChariTree Foundation has announced a $20,000 donation to launch a new environmental education and tree-planting program. The initiative reinforces its two-decade commitment to … 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