Conservation

Preserving the landscape, biodiversity, and ecosystems of Israel and the region.

We care for our natural resources, advance all life forms, and secure the land for the future. Highlights of our work include blazing the 620-mile epic Israel National Trail, helping establish Israel’s first urban wildlife park (Gazelle Valley), protecting the Kinneret Circular Trail to provide unhindered public access to the Sea of Galilee’s entire shoreline, and preserving the Jerusalem Forest.

Education

Strengthening understanding and involvement with our natural environment, and changing attitudes towards conservation.

We run a variety of classroom and hands-on educational programs for all ages across the country. Over nine Field Schools sponsor a variety of educational, camping, and recreational programs, and our programs have been adopted in public schools.

Activism

Increasing awareness of environmental issues, advancing sound policies, and promoting sustainable development.

SPNI leads advocacy efforts, working with individuals and communities locally and nationally. Our successes include conducting Israel’s most influential public campaign that prevented the extinction of wildflowers due to over-picking, spearheading a massive public campaign that saved the Jerusalem Forest, saving the biblical Carmel Forest from development, and reviving the Hula Wetlands to create breeding grounds for hundreds of species.

Eco-Tourism

Making nature in Israel accessible to everyone.

We encourage enjoyment and appreciation of Israel’s natural spaces. SPNI organizes hikes on the Israel Trail that we developed. It runs the entire length of the country. We also operate Israel’s famed network of field schools, situated in the most striking nature reserves to bring individuals and groups into nature. We run trips to Israel to provide visitors with an inside look Israel’s wildlife and sustainability projects.