Israel nature
Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF
The endangered herb is mostly found in the Sharon and Menashe heights but exists in only small, isolated spots across the country as its population has declined since the mid-20th century.
New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest
Hiking the holy land in the season of Lag Ba'omer
Massive wildfires a wake-up call for Israel, expose systemic vulnerabilities - opinion
Life begins anew in Arad
‘This is not a botanical garden – it is a botanical farm!’
Marketplace: The best of times, the worst of times
Huge forest fires highlighted the ability of Israelis to rally in times of adversity but also fanned sectarian tensions and raised questions about disaster preparations.
Necessary Stories: Fire
"A crash – Adam sits up in bed in time to see a huge branch float to the ground and a ball of flame arc across the street and set a tree on their side alight."
Pompiers sans frontières
Par-delà les murs d’incompréhension et les clivages idéologiques, des soldats du feu de tous horizons ont lutté main dans la main pour venir à bout de la dernière vague d’incendies
The beautiful Sternbergia
One of the species that fights back against the loss of its habitat is the bright yellow Sternbergia (called helmonit in Hebrew).
The billion-dollar mission for Israel
Sowing the seeds of hope: JNF-USA leaders talk about their vision for the future.
Cleaning up the Kidron/El Nar Valley
The strong smell and increased mosquito population afflict permanent residents as well as visiting tourists.
Treasures in the Modi’in area
Even those who drive on the Highway 443 regularly do not often take the time to look around at the beautiful forests found on both sides of the road.
Galloping forward
The Gazelle Valley green lung looks to add a visitors center, wading ponds, outdoor classrooms and shaded areas, as its guardians remain wary of money-making schemes to exploit the space.
The screech of the songbird
The Eurasian jay is a common resident of Israeli towns and villages that have parks and green spaces.