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.

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

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

 IN ITS QUIET way, the humble carob teaches us that meaningful traditions need not be elaborate.

Hiking the holy land in the season of Lag Ba'omer

View of a massive wildfire near Latrun, April 30, 2025.

Massive wildfires a wake-up call for Israel, expose systemic vulnerabilities - opinion


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

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