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


Circling Mount Meron: A beautiful trail showing all angles of landscapes

A trail in the Mount Meron Nature Reserve is a 100% naturally circular trail that will take you past gorgeous groves and enchanting landscapes.

Mount Meron

Crowds flock to cities, nature on first municipal election holiday

A total of 180,000 Israelis seized the opportunity to enjoy the warm weather at the country's national parks and nature reserves.

A man rests on Tel Aviv's Rothschild Boulevard, October 30, 2018

Experience Ein Gedi

Every time I visit Ein Gedi, I’m renewed with a burst of energy as I delight in the natural desert surroundings.

REFRESH AND renew in a natural pool.

My Word: Dead Sea salt, wounds and treasures

I traveled to what is known in Hebrew as Yam Hamelah, the Salt Sea, with my son during the Sukkot vacation last week, only half joking that I wanted to see it while it still exists.

NOAM BEDEIN holds time-lapse images of the emergence of the magnificent salt structure that collapsed last month

Hike of the Month - Along Israel's Mediterranean coast

On these routes you will find magical picnic spots and scenic beach strips, perfect for a sunset walk.

Dor Habonim beach by Lahav Center

Hike of the Month - The Jordan River Tributaries

The Jordan River tributaries offer both "wet" and "dry" hikes.

Snir Stream

Taking flight

Bird photography

Hike of the Month - Betiha (Bet Tsayda) Valley

Water Hikes involve walking long stretches inside the stream-bed either wading or swimming.

Majrase in the Betiha Valley

Walking 1,100 kilometers in someone else's shoes

Aryeh Green has hiked the Israel Trail and now takes the reader with him.

FOR EIGHT weeks the author, Aryeh Green, walked across the State of Israel, rain or shine.

Wade into the water

This week, I’m going to describe a fun, easy hike in Jordan Park that’s perfect for the whole family.

MOSHAV RAMOT offers excellent units with showstopping views