Israel nature

Sea turtle nesting season has launched

This month, the nesting season for sea turtles began in Israel, and volunteers have already identified the first three nests of the season, and moved them to a safe place.

Brown sea turtle hatchling
Swamp Orchid.

Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough

Teucrium Procerum

Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF

FLORA PALAESTINA’ – 316 native species and over 2,000 uses

New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest


Hiking Israel's springs before winter

Ein Mata is a delightful spring that is partially hidden under a cluster of fig trees, which provides plenty of shade for visitors.

EIN MATA

The Jerusalem Hills are alive – but for how much longer?

Nature belongs to us all – hikers, bikers, families – whether religious, secular, old or young. We all have a right to demand that our voices be heard and we have the power to stop this atrocity.

EIN TAMAR, below Aminadav.

PHOTO ESSAY: Sunbirds - The sweet side of nature

Within my 100 meters, I found a lovely couple of little sunbirds who were building their nest in a local bush.

Sunbird

Blooming blossoms across Israel

Enjoy these recommendations for places that offer fun for the entire family.

 COASTAL IRIS AT NAHAL POLEG

Israelis celebrate the Darom Adom Festival as the desert blooms

Cooler temperatures and rainfall bring the Negev to life each winter, as Israelis flock to see the natural spectacle of carpets of scarlet kalaniot.

Visitors enjoy the display of kalaniot at the Shokeda Forest in Israel.

Winter migration provides dazzling spectacle for birdwatchers

A number of Israeli beauty spots offer the perfect backdrop to watch the birds fly south.

Bathers enjoy a visit to Einot Tzukim nature reserve

Hiking in Israel: Nahal Kziv and Montfort Castle

The tremendous amount of rain we had this winter has benefited everyone, and the many streams in northern Israel that are currently gushing with water are a big attraction for hikers.

Nahal Kziv and Montfort Castle

Eclectic Election Day activities

Election Day is a national holiday, and everyone gets a rare day off from work, so why not seize the opportunity to combine your civic duty with an adventure out in nature with family and friends?

CAESAREA PORT

High-spirited hag

After we’ve finished running around in our creative costumes delivering mishloah manot to family and friends, there’s still plenty of time left to get out into nature and enjoy the blossoming springtime.

AVDAT

Nahal Tavor: The perfect winter trail

This week, I’d like to describe one of my all-time favorites: Nahal Tavor.

Nahal Tavor