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
Yom Ha'atzmaut 2018
One of the most popular ways to celebrate our country’s birthday is by having a barbecue out in nature, and so I’ve gathered together below a short list of the best places to enjoy a picnic.
Migrating birds winter in Israel as climate change makes desert dangerous
The birds now prefer to stay longer in cooler areas rather than cross into Africa, where encroaching deserts and frequent droughts have made food more scarce.
WATCH: In Jerusalem forest, spiders weave their magic
Science and nature combined to create the unusual sight.
Going green in the holy city
If you live in Old Katamon, you may be aware of a charming community-created pastoral spot located between Harav Berlin and Hapalmah streets, otherwise known as the Brody Community Garden.
Israeli vulture population on the rise
"The vultures in Israel are in danger of extinction," Hatzofe said. "Their population in Israel stands at least 180 individuals, and we are doing a great deal for their rehabilitation."
Flying flowers
To the butterfly every sudden movement is a good reason to escape from potential danger.
The Dead Sea: a different kind of heritage
The salt sea has some 12 million years of geological and chemical history. Will efforts to stabilize its water level kill its very essence?
Industrial waste water leaks from Israeli chemical plant
The public is asked to avoid Ashalim and nearby routes until further notice.
Living on the edge of a dream – in Mitzpe Ramon
Last year Mitzpe turned 60, and the exhibition curated by Guy Raz chronicles the town’s evolution from a small bunch of hardy and, quite possibly, utopian- minded pioneers to a bona fide town.
Inspectors have a whale of a time with rare shark in Eilat
The whale shark is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.