The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel has some fabulous acitivities, in English, throughout the winter.
Feathers and Fur – Afternoon nature walk at the Gazelle Valley Park (December 10, 2.30pm-4.30pm)
Explore the Gazelle Valley Park in the early winter. The Valley is hosting several species of birds who have migrated south and will spend the winter in the city, such as White wagtails. Search for wintering birds and other signs of winter, and of course, for the gazelles who live in the Park. For all ages, no experience needed. TICKETS
Thrushes & Finches of Har Herzl (December 12, 8am-10.30am)
Winter in Jerusalem means it is time to search for seedeaters and thrushes that come to spend the winter in the city. Hawfinches, Chaffinches, European robins, Song thrushes as all possible, with maybe a surprise or two to be found. No experience is necessary! 2- 3 km easy walking on paved paths. TICKETS
Hannukah Nature Walk at the Gazelle Valley Park (December 17, 8am-10am)
How do gazelles stay warm in the winter? What rare duck has made their home in the lake in the park? What do kingfishers really eat? Learn the answer to these and other questions on our morning nature walk in the Gazelle Valley Park. Explore this amazing park in the center of Jerusalem. No experience is necessary. For all ages. TICKETS
All the Colors of the Desert – Maktesh Gadol and its Surroundings (December 23, 6am-6pm)
A fun day trip with flat walks to some of the most beautiful corners of the Gadol area. Total walking on all routes – about 4 -5 km, most of it flat and comfortable, except for short sections of stairs. TICKETS
The Magical Hula Valley – a birdwatching bus trip (December 31, 8am-8pm)
End 2025 with the peace of nature and the sound of birds!! Every year tens of thousands of Common Cranes spend the winter in the Hula Valley along with a wide variety of ducks, eagles, and other birds. Explore the sights and sound of the Hula Lake and enjoy a special sunset tour in the mobile bird hide to see the cranes arriving to roost for the night in the lake with the Hermon Mountain in the background. It is truly magical. No experience is necessary! TICKETS
