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 (November 5, 2.30pm-4.30pm)
Explore the Gazelle Valley Park as fall starts to fade into 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. We will search for wintering birds and other signs of the coming winter, and of course, we will search for the gazelles who live in the Park. For all ages, no experience needed. TICKETS
English Bird Club: Modi’in Southern Hills (November 7, 7am-10am)
The Southern hills around Modi’in are filled with wonderful habitats for birds. We will look for late migrants and wintering birds like pipits, Stonechats and seedeaters. Moderate walk – 3 – 4 km walk on dirt paths. TICKETS
Carmel Coast – Shore and Mountains (November 17, 6am-6pm)
Explore the Carmel coast at the fishponds of Kibbutz Maagan Michael. Learn how SPNI is protecting habitat in the oceans and along the coast as well as reconstructing valuable wetlands for the millions of migrating birds that pass through the area every
year. After a light lunch, climb into the Carmel highland for a tour of the beautiful gardens of Ramat HaNadiv Gardens and a short hike in the Park to explore the archaeological ruins and scenery. No experience is necessary! Moderate walking on easy paths. Around 3 – 4 km in morning and afternoon. TICKETS
English Bird Club Walk: The Urban Oasis of Hod Hasharon Ecological Park (November 28, 7am-10am)
The Hod Hasharon Ecological Park is an amazing oasis in the middle of the urban sprawl of Central Israel. The pond and surrounding vegetation act like a magnet for local and migrating birds. Explore this urban jewel and to search for herons, kingfishers and more. Easy walk: 2 – 3 km. TICKETS
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
