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March 28, 2023
The Best Earth Day Books for Children | Earth Day 2023
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Best Earth Day children's books[/caption]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 plant a tree, to protecting animals, oceans, forests and more.
"Earth Day is a brilliant day to introduce children to the wonders of nature and show them that they are never too little to help protect the planet," said Andrea Koehle Jones, Founder and Children's Climate Education Advocate, The ChariTree Foundation.
These books are sure to ignite environmental enthusiasm in children and adults alike! Here are just a few of the best 2023 Earth Day books for kids:
Happy reading!
(Of course it goes without saying, whenever possible choose tree-free e-books or books printed on 100% recycled paper.)
Here are the best Earth Day books for kids (in no particular order):
Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay by Susan Hood
An extraordinary true tale of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay, an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash.
NO WORLD TOO BIG: Young People Fighting Global Climate Change
Climate change impacts everyone, but the future belongs to young people. No World Too Big celebrates twelve young activists and three activist groups on front lines of the climate crisis who have planted trees in Uganda, protected water in Canada, reduced school-bus climate footprint in Indonesia, invented alternate power sources in Ohio, and more.
The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place
Inspiring and uplifting, The Wish Trees is rooted in the idea that every child can help make the world a better place. This whimsical children's book introduces young readers to the fun of tree planting as they meet kids around the globe planting Wish Trees and making wishes.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.
Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic
Inspired by a true story, Island Girls: Free the Sea of Plastic empowers children to help their under-the-sea friends and use their voices to fight against plastic in our oceans.
We Are Water Protectors
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption.
Dear Greenpeace
Emily discovers a whale in her garden pond. Unsure what to do, she writes to Greenpeace to ask for advice.
Save the Bees
From exciting and adventurous to educational and captivating, Save the Bees tells the story of three friends working together to make Clover's pollination route easier! This engaging book teaches about pollination and includes activities after the story is over to interact with the reader directly!
Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth
Teach kids to compost and help them develop life-long habits to protect the Earth. From apple cores to zinnia heads, readers will discover the best ingredients for a successful compost pile in this fun picture book perfect for Earth Day!
March 25, 2023
Earth Day Tree quotes by Canadian environmentalist Andrea Koehle Jones
With heartfelt to Goodreads for posting tree quotes from my books and songs. Seems like there are lot of people who are also inspired by trees and it such a thrill to see these quotes go viral and get picked-up around the world. Means the world ~ and I hope my writing will inspire children and people everywhere to plant, protect and love trees.
Andrea Koehle Jones quotes (showing 1-7 of 7)
“I'm planting a tree to teach me to gather strength from my deepest roots.”
― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place
tags: children, children-s-books, children-s-literature, roots, strength-of-character, tree-of-life, tree-planting,trees, teacher, goodreads
“I’m planting a tree to stand by me when I feel alone.”
― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place
tags: children, children-s-books, children-s-literature, roots, strength-of-character, tree-of-life, tree-planting,trees, goodreads
“I’m planting a tree to remind me to be open and kindhearted.”
― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place
tags: children, children-s-books, children-s-literature, roots, strength-of-character, tree-of-life, tree-planting,trees, goodreads
“I'm planting a tree to grow with me all the days of my life.”
― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place
tags: children, children-s-books, children-s-literature, grow, lifetime,, tree-of-life, tree-planting,trees, goodreads
“I'm planting a tree to teach me to make the world a better place.”
― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place
tags: children, children-s-books, climate quote, climate change quotes, children-s-literature, teach, lifetime, tree-of-life, tree-planting,trees, goodreads, make-the-world-a-better-place
Click here to listen free to 'My Persephone'
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'My Persephone' tree song by Shannon Robinson and Andrea Koehle Jones[/caption]“And brilliant days come alive,
with you,
around
but the things we do,
the things we don’t
they just cut you
down…”
― My Persephone on Spotify. Shannon Robinson song + Lyrics by Andrea Koehle Jones
tags: song-quote, tree-quote, climate quote, climate change quotes, climate-change, cut-down, goodreads, tree-song, love-trees
“Reaching up, reaching out
but still we take you..."
― My Persephone on Spotify. Shannon Robinson song + Lyrics by Andrea Koehle Jones
tags: song-quote, tree-quote, cut-down, climate quote, climate change quotes, climate-change, tree-song, goodreads
March 8, 2023
How to Host a Kids’ Beach Clean-up Party by Andrea Koehle Jones
By Climate Journalist ANDREA KOEHLE JONES for the next edition of EcoParent Magazine.
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.
Research shows that kids who spend more time outside are happier, more confident, better at paying attention, and less anxious than kids who spend more time indoors. By hosting a beach clean-up party for kids you are introducing them to the wonders of nature and
helping to educate and empower them as well.
March 5, 2023
Have you ever wondered how to plant a Wish Tree? | Children’s Earth Day Book
“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:
• Beautiful text and illustrations pair to show the wonderful ways children around the world can connect with nature through a single wish tree.
• The text is poetic and soothing, but simple enough for young listeners and young independent readers. A sweet environmental children’s book that introduces children to the wonder of trees and the joy of tree planting.
• Written by award-winning children’s climate education advocate, climate journalist and United Nations Climate Observer Andrea Koehle Jones.
• Illustrated by New York Times bestseller Alicia Padrón.
• Non-fiction STEM back matter shows kids how to plant a tree and make a wish for the world.
• A great gift for nature-loving kids and an outstanding addition to any classroom, library, or home.
• Bestselling children's Earth Day book.
• 100% of book profits donated to climate education opportunities for children and youth around the world.
(Free for a limited time on Kindle Unlimited)
Make a wish...
Inspiring and uplifting, The Wish Trees is rooted in the idea that every child can help make the world a better place. This whimsical children's book introduces young readers to the fun of tree planting as they meet kids around the globe planting Wish Trees and making wishes.
Kids will discover the wonder of trees and enjoy searching for different animals and tree names with each new page. Thoughtful, empowering and beautifully written by journalist and children's environmental education advocate Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees features illustrations by New York Times best-selling illustrator Alicia Padrón. The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place is inspiring little tree planters and wishers everywhere.
An Amazon Best SellerLearn how to plant a tree
Young children will fall in love with trees, learn how trees can help our planet and begin to understand that they are never too little to help the world. This July 4, 2021 edition of The Wish Trees includes a bonus: “How to Plant a Wish Tree.
100% of profits from this book will be donated to The ChariTree Foundation and other children's environmental education and tree planting projects.
REVIEWS
Here are a few children's book reviews for The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place by Andrea Koehle Jones and illustrated by Alicia Padrón.
"In today's tumultuous world, The Wish Trees, tells a gentle story filled with a love for trees and their meaning for the young among us — if they wish. Beautifully illustrated and scripted—it's a gift to be cherished, lifelong. I wish it had been available when my daughters were early in life so they could have planted a Wish Tree to help make the world a better place." — Mike Hoffmann, Professor Emeritus at Cornell University dedicated to confronting the climate change challenge we now face. October 7, 2021.
"When it comes to the environment, everyone focuses on how we ought to reduce our harm. It is so refreshing to have a book that shows our children instead of causing less damage, we should and can, do more good. Planting a tree is an act of hope. And that is a message our children need to hear now more than ever. This book, so beautifully illustrated and poignantly written, empowers our children to create a better world. A book that teaches us the importance of not merely sustaining, but of regenerating."— Jacob Rodenburg, an award-winning educator, author, executive director of Camp Kawartha, a summer camp and outdoor education center, and instructor in environmental education at Trent University. October 4, 2021.
"Thank you so much for your book THE WISH TREES. My young audience spontaneously started suggesting their own ideas for wish trees before we were even half way through, and the W-i-s-h-h-h parts were fun to read out loud!" — Natasha Zimmers, Outdoor Educator, September 8, 2022.
"Beautiful illustrations and text pair to show the wonderful ways children can connect with nature through a single wish tree. The text is poetic and soothing, but simple enough for young listeners and young independent readers. A great gift for nature-loving kids and a wonderful addition to any classroom, library, or home." — Kate Allen Fox, author, July 17, 2021 (Amazon + Goodreads)
"I love this book. I love the warmth of the illustrations, I love the language of the book and I love the feeling that I have when reading it. This is certainly a feel-good book that focuses on wishes we make throughout our life… simple, basic wishes… pure and genuine. We wish for shelter, friendship, memories, and yes, mountain bikes too!" - Heather (continued on the right)
Great book for a wide range of ages
"This book provides beautiful illustrations and text in a simplistic yet educational format that teaches children the importance of nature and how each person can play a critical role in the future of our earth. Would highly recommend this book!" - Hilda (Amazon)
I LOVE The Wish Trees!
"A wonderful book with a beautiful and timely message! This book is absolutely on my go to gift list for kids and new parents. Highly recommend!" - Sue (Amazon)
"This is a wonderful book for all ages, with an inspiring and timely theme of caring for the world we live in. Young children especially will love the gentle story and enjoy the colourful illustrations. I highly recommend The Wish Trees!" - Deb (Goodreads)
"The Wish Tree is a wonderful book, inspiring children to think about how trees keep our planet healthy. The idea of a wish tree and the beautiful illustrations is inspirational in educating children. All proceeds go to environmental education. Well worth reading to your child and then planting a wish tree." - Helen (Goodreads)
"Everyone should plant a wish tree! What a beautiful book and a beautiful inspiration! My granddaughters and I will be planting wish trees. One for each of them so that as they grow up we can also be blessed with the beauty of their trees!" - Charla (Amazon + Goodreads)
Children’s tree planting book beautifully introduces children to the wonder of trees and the power of tree planting.
"This is a wonderful book that introduces children to the importance of trees to our planet and the idea that you are never too little to help the world.
My children LOVE this global tree planting book. The text is simple enough for the youngest listeners and early readers. I love that The Wish Trees is thoughtfully written by a children’s environmental education advocate and beautifully illustrated by a New York Times best-selling illustrator.
I highly recommend The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place to babies, young children, parents, teachers, everyone…. And I love that the author gives away so many copies to children and supports children’s environmental education projects around the world. Inspiring!" - David (Goodreads)
"Wonderful environmental theme in a book kids enjoy. Postive and uplifting theme. Beautifully illustrated. Printed on recycled paper. Be sure to check out the Love Trees website where, for a small donation, a tree will be planted for your special child, teacher, etc. and that person will receive a “tree certificate” with their name on it." - Cirroc (Goodreads)
"A lovely book which will make you do something good after reading it. A book with message for all. Its quite amusing and the illustrations are fantastic." - Famma (Goodreads)
"This reminds me…I want to plant a tree in our garden. Such simple but environmental and inspirational book." - Vim
"I was looking for a book for my niece , so that she can improve her English reading skill. I think the book is amazing with its simple sentences , and beautiful drawings. Thank you." - Halal (Goodreads)
"Fantastic book! I purchased this book as a sample to view before purchasing a larger quantity as part of a holiday gift. The graphics are great and the unique stories/characters on each page were heartwarming. I recommend this book for all children!" - Melanie (Goodreads)
"This is a very cute book about trees and the wishes we make when planting them. It's also a book that invites readers to plant a tree and is therefor a very educational book because it shows children the importance trees have in our life." - Catarina (Goodreads)
"I loved it… I have a two year old girl and read a small paragraph before she goes to sleep. I finished and and we enjoyed every second of it. It has so much imagination and very simple. I want a tree. ♥" - Rosario (Goodreads)
“I'm planting a tree to teach me to gather strength from my deepest roots.” ― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place
Have you ever wondered how to plant a Wish Tree?
“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:
• Beautiful text and illustrations pair to show the wonderful ways children around the world can connect with nature through a single wish tree.
• The text is poetic and soothing, but simple enough for young listeners and young independent readers. A sweet environmental children’s book that introduces children to the wonder of trees and the joy of tree planting.
• Written by award-winning children’s climate education advocate, climate journalist and United Nations Climate Observer Andrea Koehle Jones.
• Illustrated by New York Times bestseller Alicia Padrón.
• Non-fiction STEM back matter shows kids how to plant a tree and make a wish for the world.
• A great gift for nature-loving kids and an outstanding addition to any classroom, library, or home.
• 100% of book profits donated to climate education opportunities for children and youth around the world.
(Free for a limited time on Kindle Unlimited)
Make a wish...
Inspiring and uplifting, The Wish Trees is rooted in the idea that every child can help make the world a better place. This whimsical children's book introduces young readers to the fun of tree planting as they meet kids around the globe planting Wish Trees and making wishes.
Kids will discover the wonder of trees and enjoy searching for different animals and tree names with each new page. Thoughtful, empowering and beautifully written by journalist and children's environmental education advocate Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees features illustrations by New York Times best-selling illustrator Alicia Padrón. The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place is inspiring little tree planters and wishers everywhere.
An Amazon Best SellerLearn how to plant a tree
Young children will fall in love with trees, learn how trees can help our planet and begin to understand that they are never too little to help the world. This July 4, 2021 edition of The Wish Trees includes a bonus: “How to Plant a Wish Tree.
100% of profits from this book will be donated to The ChariTree Foundation and other children's environmental education and tree planting projects.
REVIEWS
Here are a few children's book reviews for The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place by Andrea Koehle Jones and illustrated by Alicia Padrón.
"In today's tumultuous world, The Wish Trees, tells a gentle story filled with a love for trees and their meaning for the young among us — if they wish. Beautifully illustrated and scripted—it's a gift to be cherished, lifelong. I wish it had been available when my daughters were early in life so they could have planted a Wish Tree to help make the world a better place." — Mike Hoffmann, Professor Emeritus at Cornell University dedicated to confronting the climate change challenge we now face. October 7, 2021.
"When it comes to the environment, everyone focuses on how we ought to reduce our harm. It is so refreshing to have a book that shows our children instead of causing less damage, we should and can, do more good. Planting a tree is an act of hope. And that is a message our children need to hear now more than ever. This book, so beautifully illustrated and poignantly written, empowers our children to create a better world. A book that teaches us the importance of not merely sustaining, but of regenerating."— Jacob Rodenburg, an award-winning educator, author, executive director of Camp Kawartha, a summer camp and outdoor education center, and instructor in environmental education at Trent University. October 4, 2021.
"Thank you so much for your book THE WISH TREES. My young audience spontaneously started suggesting their own ideas for wish trees before we were even half way through, and the W-i-s-h-h-h parts were fun to read out loud!" — Natasha Zimmers, Outdoor Educator, September 8, 2022.
"Beautiful illustrations and text pair to show the wonderful ways children can connect with nature through a single wish tree. The text is poetic and soothing, but simple enough for young listeners and young independent readers. A great gift for nature-loving kids and a wonderful addition to any classroom, library, or home." — Kate Allen Fox, author, July 17, 2021 (Amazon + Goodreads)
"I love this book. I love the warmth of the illustrations, I love the language of the book and I love the feeling that I have when reading it. This is certainly a feel-good book that focuses on wishes we make throughout our life… simple, basic wishes… pure and genuine. We wish for shelter, friendship, memories, and yes, mountain bikes too!" - Heather (continued on the right)
Great book for a wide range of ages
"This book provides beautiful illustrations and text in a simplistic yet educational format that teaches children the importance of nature and how each person can play a critical role in the future of our earth. Would highly recommend this book!" - Hilda (Amazon)
I LOVE The Wish Trees!
"A wonderful book with a beautiful and timely message! This book is absolutely on my go to gift list for kids and new parents. Highly recommend!" - Sue (Amazon)
"This is a wonderful book for all ages, with an inspiring and timely theme of caring for the world we live in. Young children especially will love the gentle story and enjoy the colourful illustrations. I highly recommend The Wish Trees!" - Deb (Goodreads)
"The Wish Tree is a wonderful book, inspiring children to think about how trees keep our planet healthy. The idea of a wish tree and the beautiful illustrations is inspirational in educating children. All proceeds go to environmental education. Well worth reading to your child and then planting a wish tree." - Helen (Goodreads)
"Everyone should plant a wish tree! What a beautiful book and a beautiful inspiration! My granddaughters and I will be planting wish trees. One for each of them so that as they grow up we can also be blessed with the beauty of their trees!" - Charla (Amazon + Goodreads)
Children’s tree planting book beautifully introduces children to the wonder of trees and the power of tree planting.
"This is a wonderful book that introduces children to the importance of trees to our planet and the idea that you are never too little to help the world.
My children LOVE this global tree planting book. The text is simple enough for the youngest listeners and early readers. I love that The Wish Trees is thoughtfully written by a children’s environmental education advocate and beautifully illustrated by a New York Times best-selling illustrator.
I highly recommend The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place to babies, young children, parents, teachers, everyone…. And I love that the author gives away so many copies to children and supports children’s environmental education projects around the world. Inspiring!" - David (Goodreads)
"Wonderful environmental theme in a book kids enjoy. Postive and uplifting theme. Beautifully illustrated. Printed on recycled paper. Be sure to check out the Love Trees website where, for a small donation, a tree will be planted for your special child, teacher, etc. and that person will receive a “tree certificate” with their name on it." - Cirroc (Goodreads)
"A lovely book which will make you do something good after reading it. A book with message for all. Its quite amusing and the illustrations are fantastic." - Famma (Goodreads)
"This reminds me…I want to plant a tree in our garden. Such simple but environmental and inspirational book." - Vim
"I was looking for a book for my niece , so that she can improve her English reading skill. I think the book is amazing with its simple sentences , and beautiful drawings. Thank you." - Halal (Goodreads)
"Fantastic book! I purchased this book as a sample to view before purchasing a larger quantity as part of a holiday gift. The graphics are great and the unique stories/characters on each page were heartwarming. I recommend this book for all children!" - Melanie (Goodreads)
"This is a very cute book about trees and the wishes we make when planting them. It's also a book that invites readers to plant a tree and is therefor a very educational book because it shows children the importance trees have in our life." - Catarina (Goodreads)
"I loved it… I have a two year old girl and read a small paragraph before she goes to sleep. I finished and and we enjoyed every second of it. It has so much imagination and very simple. I want a tree. ♥" - Rosario (Goodreads)
“I'm planting a tree to teach me to gather strength from my deepest roots.” ― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place
March 3, 2023
Talking to kids about climate change by Andrea Koehle Jones
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, “Climate change is the greatest threat facing humanity today and our kids will hear about it in school, on the news and from friends so I think it's critical that we talk to them about it.” While it may feel like something that you can push to the periphery or leave until your child is older, the reality is that they—like millions of other children and youth around the world—are directly impacted by climate change each day. Read more in EcoParent Magazine.
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A children's tree planting activity featured in this EcoParent Magazine article. (Fall 2021)[/caption]Plant a wish tree Planting a wish tree is a fun way for your budding climate activist to learn about trees. The idea, inspired by The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place , encourages kids to plant a local tree seedling and then make a wish for the world. Then, each time they return to visit and/or care for their tree they can make more wishes! Trees do so many tremendous things, and planting a tree provides an excellent opportunity to share their importance with your children. Whether or not you dress up the tree with handprinted wishes or speak to them with your mind, doing something hopeful like planting a tree, is a great way to encourage little ones to take pride in their contribution and take part in the world around them.
February 22, 2023
HOW TO HOST AN EPIC BEACH CLEAN-UP PARTY
By Climate Journalist ANDREA KOEHLE JONES for the next edition of EcoParent Magazine.
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.
Research shows that kids who spend more time outside are happier, more confident, better at paying attention, and less anxious than kids who spend more time indoors. By hosting a beach clean-up party for kids you are introducing them to the wonders of nature and
helping to educate and empower them as well.
February 8, 2023
Branching out to support children’s climate education and tree planting in Mongolia
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PHOTO: UNICEF Mongolia[/caption]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 of the devastating impacts of unchecked climate change will be felt by children and The ChariTree Foundation Foundation would like to help children in Mongolia to be better prepared to survive and thrive in their ever-changing world.
“When I was little, we never experienced yellow dust storms or migratory sand dunes. However, in recent years, such phenomena increased in our province. When the sandstorms happen, the daytime becomes as dark as night, and the dust becomes so thick that we cannot see the people in front of us,” explained Mungunzul, 16, when asked to provide examples of how climate change is affecting her life. She lives with her parents and four siblings in Sumber soum of Gobi-Sumber, the smallest province in Mongolia which faces extreme weather conditions with temperatures spanning from +40 degrees Celsius to – 40 degrees and harsh sandstorms.
Air, soil and water pollution are major threats to child survival and development in Mongolia. The ChariTree Foundation commends the UNICEF team and teachers in Mongolia for understanding the important impact of formal and informal climate education projects for kids dealing with growing threats caused by climate change, environmental degradation and air pollution.
“Let’s give children and youth in Mongolia opportunities to survive and thrive while contributing positively to their ever-changing world.” – Andrea Koehle Jones, United Nations Climate Observer, Founder, The ChariTree Foundation and Co-Founder, The FirstLine Foundation. She is also donating copies of her children’s tree planting book (The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place) to teachers working on this environmental education program in Mongolia.
The ChariTree Foundation is happy to support the following actions to scale up the One Billion Trees program in schools:
1. a tree planting curriculum taught by a teacher in every school on the plantation cycle from seeds to fruits or product
2. a green house where they can grow vegetables and other products for school meals
3. all waste will be recycled and composted
4. students will grow seeds and later plant trees around the school and
also in some student’s homes in their communities
The ChariTree Foundation will also support the many planned activities in schools and in
communities:
There are planned interventions to reduce air pollution that contribute to reduce climate impact. For example, in each classroom UNICEF will prioritize air quality monitoring to sensitize children and teach about pollution and teach each teacher and student about actions to be taken when the pollution is high.
UNICEF will work on a simple booklet to teach students on small and impactful actions on reduction of climate change. UNICEF set up a youth group to work on climate related advocacy.
The ChariTree Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and United Nations climate observer organization. Based in Greater Vancouver, this volunteer-run, grassroots non-profit supports nature-based climate education projects for children and youth across Canada and around the world.
Climate Anxiety and Kids by Andrea Koehle Jones
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 environmental doom. Kids everywhere are reporting emotions ranging from sadness and anxiousness, to anger and powerlessness. Many report that their daily lives and functioning are affected by climate anxiety.“This is not surprising because climate change is the biggest threat humanity is facing.”— Professor Mala Rao, Senior Clinical Fellow at the Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College, London.Here are some tips to help your child survive and thrive in their ever-changing world. READ THE ECO PARENT MAGAZINE ARTICLE HERE.
Andrea Koehle Jones is a children’s book author, a climate journalist and environmentalist, and the founder of Canada’s ChariTree Foundation, the children’s climate education and United Nations Climate Observer organization. She is an award-winning documentary producer and has worked for CBC news, CBC Newsworld International, cbc4kids and as a Greenpeace Canada communications strategist during the campaign to ‘Save The Great Bear Rainforest.’ She has just returned from meetings at the UNICEF Supply Division (the world’s largest humanitarian warehouse) in Copenhagen and she is a climate observer participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (#COP27). Next she will be at the UN Biodiversity Conference (#COP15).
January 25, 2023
Best Tree Quotes by Canadian Author and Environmentalist Andrea Koehle Jones
With heartfelt to Goodreads for posting tree quotes from my books and songs. Seems like there are lot of people who are also inspired by trees and it such a thrill to see these quotes go viral and get picked-up around the world. Means the world ~ and I hope my writing will inspire children and people everywhere to plant, protect and love trees.Andrea Koehle Jones quotes (showing 1-7 of 7)
“I'm planting a tree to teach me to gather strength from my deepest roots.”
― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Placetags: children, children-s-books, children-s-literature, roots, strength-of-character, tree-of-life, tree-planting,trees, teacher, goodreads
“I’m planting a tree to stand by me when I feel alone.”
― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place
tags: children, children-s-books, children-s-literature, roots, strength-of-character, tree-of-life, tree-planting,trees, goodreads
“I’m planting a tree to remind me to be open and kindhearted.”
― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place
tags: children, children-s-books, children-s-literature, roots, strength-of-character, tree-of-life, tree-planting,trees, goodreads
“I'm planting a tree to grow with me all the days of my life.”
― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place
tags: children, children-s-books, children-s-literature, grow, lifetime,, tree-of-life, tree-planting,trees, goodreads
“I'm planting a tree to teach me to make the world a better place.”
― Andrea Koehle Jones, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place
tags: children, children-s-books, climate quote, climate change quotes, children-s-literature, teach, lifetime, tree-of-life, tree-planting,trees, goodreads, make-the-world-a-better-place
Click here to listen free to 'My Persephone'
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'My Persephone' tree song by Shannon Robinson and Andrea Koehle Jones[/caption]“And brilliant days come alive,
with you,
around
but the things we do,
the things we don’t
they just cut you
down…”
― My Persephone on Spotify. Shannon Robinson song + Lyrics by Andrea Koehle Jones
tags: song-quote, tree-quote, climate quote, climate change quotes, climate-change, cut-down, goodreads, tree-song, love-trees
“Reaching up, reaching out
but still we take you..."
― My Persephone on Spotify. Shannon Robinson song + Lyrics by Andrea Koehle Jones
tags: song-quote, tree-quote, cut-down, climate quote, climate change quotes, climate-change, tree-song, goodreads
