Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel

10/29/2026

Discover an incredible green haven in the heart of Central Israel 🌴🐦

The Hod Hasharon Ecological Park’s central lake and lush wetlands act as a natural magnet for local wildlife and migrating birds. Join the English Bird Club for a refreshing morning walk as we explore this urban jewel and search the waters and reeds for herons, kingfishers, and seasonal songbirds.

📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ 07:00 - 10:00
📍 Hod Hasharon Ecological Park

Sign up here: https://eventbuzz.co.il/lp/event/wetland061126

Questions? Contact [email protected]

10/28/2026

What are some of the biggest environmental challenges facing Israel today — and where can science and conservation make a difference?

This Sunday, join Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, President of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, for a wide-ranging conversation on climate change, sustainability and the future of Israel’s natural environment.

A leading plant geneticist and global expert on food security and plant science, Prof. Chamovitz will share his perspective on some of the key environmental questions occupying Ben-Gurion University’s School of Sustainability and Climate Change today.

He and Jay Shofet, SPNI’s Director of Partnerships and Development, will also discuss areas where the two organizations are working together — from water and urban nature to the protection of critical migration stopover sites.

Sunday, Nov 1st
Israel 8:00PM | UK 6:00PM | NY 1:00PM | LA 10:00AM

Register for the webinar here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SLgXHSpmT7G-3zFbVQoYRg #/registration

10/25/2026

Israel's President Isaac Herzog has a message for you from SPNI’s Jerusalem Bird Observatory! 🐦🇮🇱

During Israel’s fall migration, President Herzog visited the observatory and released a bird as a symbol of peace in the Middle East.

A longtime friend of the JBO and supporter of SPNI, he shares our passion for protecting Israel’s nature. 💚

🎥 Watch his message here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBPU27-9Qvg

Israel's President Isaac Herzog visits the Nili and David Jerusalem...

10/23/2026

A few feathered friends cooling off in Israel. 💦🐦

Wishing you a peaceful Shabbat and a chance to slow down and enjoy nature.

Shabbat Shalom! 🌿

📸 Liron Shapira

10/22/2026

Something new is coming to the Israel National Trail! 🥾🌿

A new suspension bridge is being constructed between Kfar Giladi and Tel Hai in northern Israel, along one of the country’s most iconic hiking routes.

Did you know? SPNI inaugurated the Israel National Trail in 1995 and continues to mark and maintain its 1,100 kilometers from Mount Hermon to Eilat today.

Who’s adding this to their Israel hiking list? 🙋

📸 Rendering: LYGM Environmental Projects / SPNI

10/21/2026

Experience the dramatic landscapes of Zin Canyon from above and below on an unforgettable day hike through the Negev Desert!

Join us for an exciting day of desert hiking, wildlife watching, and natural history. 🦅

Date: Monday, November 23, 2026
Time: 06:00 – 18:00

Trip Highlights:

🦅 Cliffs & Sky: Start at David Ben-Gurion’s grave at Sde Boker for panoramic vistas over Zin Canyon while scanning the sky for soaring Griffon Vultures.

💧 Desert Oasis: Descend into the heart of Ein Avdat Canyon, where towering limestone walls and freshwater springs support rare desert wildlife.

🌿 Conservation & Geology: Hike upward through the canyon to discover unique desert flora, ancient water sources, and ongoing conservation efforts protecting Israel’s endangered birds of prey.

Trip Details:

Activity Level: Moderate (3–4 km total with some steep stair climbing). No technical hiking experience needed!

Language: English

Transportation: Round-trip bus departing from Jerusalem, Latrun, and Modi’in Train Station.

Spots are limited for this special desert trip - sign up here: https://eventbuzz.co.il/lp/event/avdat231126

10/19/2026

Only the second one EVER spotted in Israel. 👀🐦

A buff-breasted sandpiper, a globally threatened bird that normally migrates from Arctic North America to Argentina, was spotted in the northern Negev this weekend.

How did it get here? SPNI’s Dr. Yoav Perlman ( Yoav Perlman ) has a few theories…

Read the full story in our “in the news” highlight.

📸 Gabriel Sider Peres / SPNI

10/19/2026

🐦 Only the second sighting EVER in Israel!

A buff-breasted sandpiper, a globally threatened bird that normally migrates from Arctic North America to Argentina, was spotted in the northern Negev this weekend.

So how did it end up in Israel? SPNI’s Dr. Yoav Perlman has a few theories...

Read the full story:

Eight years after first being documented in Israel, the buff-breasted sandpiper was spotted over the weekend in the northern Negev for only the second time ever.

10/09/2026

🌿 How is nature helping Israel’s teens heal?

A new article by Zachy Hennessey of ISRAEL21c, published in Jewish Link, takes a closer look at SPNI’s Resilience Journeys, four-day immersive experiences helping Israeli teens affected by war rebuild confidence, resilience, and connection through nature.

Through challenging hikes, shared responsibilities, time away from screens, and opportunities to push beyond their perceived limits, teens discover what they’re capable of and develop tools they can carry into their daily lives.

As SPNI’s Lawrence Kasmir puts it, “We are the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, and now we’re using nature in Israel to protect society.”

Thank you to Zachy Hennessey and ISRAEL21c for sharing the story of this important work! 💚

Read the full article in Jewish Link:

Resilience Journeys aims to heal war-affected youths by immersing them in challenging four-day adventures through Israel’s natural landscapes. In the aftermath of the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023, and the ensuing ongoing conflict, Israel has been experiencing what experts call its largest men...

10/07/2026