Israel nature

Hiking in the Holyland: A new year brings a change in the air

Rambam said the call of the shofar is there to awaken us from our slumber. This New Year, we can tune in to the rhythm our surroundings here in Israel offer so naturally.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2026|BySUSANNAH SCHILD

Walking in the Judean Hills, it’s clear that the end of summer has descended upon the Land of Israel.

The colors of each sinkhole come from minerals, salt, clay, and water.

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'A living landscape': Exploring Israel's shifting terrain through photography

From Jerusalem’s ancient streets to the shifting shores of the Dead Sea, one Israeli photographer documents a land that refuses to stand still

JULY 13, 2026|BySHIMON PERLSTEIN

Government designates eight new forests as natural reserves along northern border

This is a broad initiative led by the ministry, as part of a national regulatory process, aimed at providing effective protection for forested areas in Israel.

MAY 30, 2026|ByYUVAL BAGNO

Israel's secret gardens where rare species on the brink of disappearance are being saved

Behind the hiking trails and pastoral landscapes, a special network of refuge gardens operates across the country, where endangered plant species are grown, researched, and returned to nature.

MAY 30, 2026|ByZIV REINSTEIN

Burma Road is in flames - opinion

We have a huge and important task at hand, we must not ignore it: the restoration of our nature.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021ByMATAN VILNAI

CHILDREN WATCH a military plane disperse fire retardant to extinguish a blaze near Kibbutz Tzuba, outside Jerusalem, last month.

Jewish-Muslim teamwork uncovers owl nests in mosque

An Arab-Israel notified a Jewish veterinarian about an injured owl, which led to an even bigger discovery.

JULY 21, 2021ByBEN BARUCH

The mosque in which the injured owl was found.

Tel Tzafit: Under the radar, but a spot not to be missed

Located in the coastal lowlands near Kfar Menachem, Tel Tzafit was declared a national park in 2008.

APRIL 24, 2021ByITSIK MAROM

Tour Israel: Nahal Darga & Muraba'at Cave

Nahal Darga is an extreme route, but the route to Muraba’at Cave is suitable for families.

DECEMBER 17, 2020ByMEITAL SHARABI

Nahal Darga is the largest of the seasonal streams that cross the northern Judean Desert.

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.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020ByMEITAL SHARABI

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.

JUNE 18, 2020ByODELYA ROBINS-MORGENSTERN