Israel nature

Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough

New, flourishing plants are being placed in pots in preparation for eventual growth and the planting of strong, older orchids back in their natural habitat. 

|ByBATYA COHEN
Swamp Orchid.
Teucrium Procerum

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
FLORA PALAESTINA’ – 316 native species and over 2,000 uses

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

For the first time, an open-access website called Florapal serves as a botanical encyclopedia of plants native to the Holy Land.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
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

One of the things that the holiday commemorates is Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai’s death – the same sage who survived on carob while hiding in a cave.

|BySUSANNAH SCHILD

Conservation agencies hold educational seminars at nature reserves

Government organizations will send staff members to Ein Hardalit in Nahal Kziv, Beit Yanai National Park, the Paratroopers' Grove near Palmachim and the Einot Tzukim nature reserve.

OCTOBER 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli government agencies host Sukkot events to promote cleanliness and personal responsibility toward the environment.

Sierra Club reschedules Israel trips canceled due to pro-Palestinian pressure

The planned trip is the latest development in a saga that saw one of the country’s oldest and most influential environmental groups embroiled in a public controversy.

AUGUST 17, 2022ByGABE STUTMAN / JTA
A BDS demonstration outside the School of Oriental and African Studies in London.

A trip to the Hermon to enjoy Israel’s skiing

With snow accumulating on Mount Hermon this winter, Israelis take advantage of the skiing and winter activities available.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Skiing on the Hermon.

All time record of Israeli hikers set over Sukkot

A record 1.23 million Israelis visited Israel's national parks and nature reserves over Sukkot, according to the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
NAHAL TZALMON NATIONAL PARK

Nature fund, Ben & Jerry's partner to rehabilitate J'lem forests

In August, about 10,000 dunams of forests in the Judean mountains were burned, with millions of trees and thousands of animals affected.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory in Israel.

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
Tel Tzafit entrance sign.

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
EIN MATA