Upcoming Events

Discover rare nocturnal raptors on our Dead Sea night tour
June 2, 2026

English Bird Club: Owls of the Dead Sea

Discover rare nocturnal raptors on our Dead Sea night tour

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Nature Israel will be joining the Israel Bazaar at Camp Tel Noar in Hampstead, New Hampshire!
June 7, 2026
Hampstead, NH

Israel Bazaar at Camp Tel Noar

Nature Israel will be joining the Israel Bazaar at Camp Tel Noar in Hampstead, New Hampshire!

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Nature Israel is excited to be part of the Maine Conference for Jewish Life.
June 14, 2026
Waterville, ME

Maine Conference for Jewish Life

Nature Israel is excited to be part of the Maine Conference for Jewish Life.

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Watch nature come alive in the heart of the city
June 29, 2026

Sunset wildlife walk along the Yarkon River

Watch nature come alive in the heart of the city

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Watch nature come alive in the heart of the city
July 15, 2026

Sunset wildlife walk along the Yarkon River

Watch nature come alive in the heart of the city

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Slow down, observe closely, and rediscover the natural world through creativity
July 17, 2026

The Art of Noticing: Connect with nature through words and sketches

Slow down, observe closely, and rediscover the natural world through creativity

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A full moon experience for the whole family
July 29, 2026

Tu B’Av on the Caesarea Sands – A magical night walk in the dunes of the coast

A full moon experience for the whole family

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An evening of food, nature, and adventure for all the family
August 6, 2026

Cooking Up a Story

An evening of food, nature, and adventure for all the family

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A special family adventure among the beautiful sand dunes of Ashdod
August 13, 2026

The Great Sand Dune – A Magical Evening Adventure for the Whole Family

A special family adventure among the beautiful sand dunes of Ashdod

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Experience the quiet beauty of the early morning outdoors
August 16, 2026

Early morning nature walk at Gazelle Valley Park

Experience the quiet beauty of the early morning outdoors

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Unlock a whole new appreciation for nature
August 17, 2026

Birdwatching for Beginners – Fall 2026

Unlock a whole new appreciation for nature

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Discover the secret life of the Mediterranean shore
August 19, 2026

Magic Among the Rocks – A Family Trip to the Rocky Coast of the Mediterranean

Discover the secret life of the Mediterranean shore

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Past Events

Witness the acrobatics of the Common Swift during their nesting season
May 12, 2026

English Bird Club: The Swifts of Tel Aviv

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Learn why Israel's nature matters with Rachel Canar
May 13, 2026

Why Israel’s Nature Matters: 72 Years of Conservation and What Comes Next

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Enjoy a spring morning of birds, blooms, and butterflies
May 8, 2026

English Bird Club: Shrikes of Tel Sokko

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Discover a new side of Israel with Jay Shofet
May 13, 2026

The Past, Present, and Future of Israeli Conservation

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Come see Central Park's amazing birds as only an Israeli expert birder can.
May 7, 2026

Central Park Bird Walk

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Experience canyon cliffs, desert springs, and Griffon Vultures in the Zin Canyon
April 12, 2026

Soaring with the Vultures: A Scenic Nature Hike in Ein Avdat

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Listen for birdsong and nesting activity at the height of spring migration
April 10, 2026

English Bird Club: Spring in Gazelle Valley Park

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Witness one of the Negev’s most remarkable springtime courtship displays
March 15, 2026

Dance of the Asian Houbara: A Birding Bus Trip to Nitzana and Ezuz

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Enjoy the first signs of spring as flowers bloom and birds begin to migrate
March 11, 2026

Feathers and Fur: March Afternoon Nature Walk at the Gazelle Valley Park

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Take in sweeping hills of blue lupines, ancient ruins, and the landscapes of biblical history
March 9, 2026

Lupines in the Land of David and Goliath

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Spend the morning with early migrants, lingering winter birds, and spring blooms in Nahal Cos
March 6, 2026

English Bird Club: Birds of Nahal Cos

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Journey back to the landscapes, stories, and resilience of the Western Negev
February 22, 2026

Return to the South: A Journey through the Western Negev

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Learn how a tiny global biodiversity hotspot rebounding after war and wildfires.
February 17, 2026

The Magnificent Resilience of Israeli Nature (GA)

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Learn how a tiny global biodiversity hotspot rebounding after war and wildfires.
February 14, 2026

The Magnificent Resilience of Israeli Nature (NY)

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Search for wintering ducks and other birds across fields, ponds, and open habitats
February 13, 2026

Birdwatching in Tzora Fields and Ponds

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Discover how birds and gazelles adapt to winter in Jerusalem
February 11, 2026

Feathers and Fur: Februrary Afternoon Nature Walk at the Gazelle Valley Park

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Learn how a tiny global biodiversity hotspot rebounding after war and wildfires.
February 10, 2026

The Magnificent Resilience of Israeli Nature (NJ)

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Learn about preserving paradise – From Israel to Greater Naples
February 8, 2026

Jewish Federation Day of Learning

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Walk among blooming almond trees and wintering birds in the Ein Kerem Valley
February 6, 2026

English Bird Club: Exploring the Ein Kerem Valley

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Discover the beauty and wonder of the Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert
February 2, 2026

Ramon Crater: Earth, Space, and Time

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Join Rabbi Glaser and Rachel Canar to observe Tu B’Shvat, a celebration of trees and our environment.
February 2, 2026

Tu B’Shvat Seder

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Learn why Israel is so uniquely important ecologically and how it is rebounding after the war and fires
January 31, 2026

The Uniqueness of Nature in Israel

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Search for seedeaters and thrushes that make the city their seasonal home
January 30, 2026

English Bird Club: Thrushes and finches at Har Herzl

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Discover how birds and gazelles adapt to winter in Jerusalem
January 14, 2026

Feathers and Fur: January Afternoon Nature Walk at the Gazelle Valley Park

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End 2025 with peace, wide skies, and the sound of wings
December 31, 2025

The Magical Hula Valley: A Birdwatching Bus Trip

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Admire the breathtaking colors, canyons, and wildlife of Israel’s Negev
December 23, 2025

All the Colors of the Desert: Makhtesh Gadol and Its Surroundings

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Join us for a Hanukkah morning birding experience in Jerusalem
December 21, 2025

Hanukkah Morning with the Birds at the Jerusalem Bird Observatory

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Behold gazelles, ducks, and kingfishers on a joyful morning in nature
December 17, 2025

Hanukkah Nature Walk at the Gazelle Valley Park

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Join us for a crisp morning of birding in Jerusalem
December 12, 2025

English Bird Club Walk: Thrushes and Finches of Har Herzl

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See wintering birds and gazelles in Jerusalem’s urban oasis
December 10, 2025

Feathers and Fur: December Afternoon Nature Walk at the Gazelle Valley Park

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Join us in person (Highland Park, IL) or online!
December 4, 2025

An Evening with Nature Israel

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If you're in or near Durham, North Carolina, we look forward to seeing you on October 12!
October 12, 2025

Durham, NC: The Magnificent Resilience of Israeli Nature

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Explore the natural nightlife of Jerusalem.
July 8, 2025

July Night Safari at the Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory

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Explore desert wetlands and migration hotspots around Yeruham
April 26, 2026

Late Spring Migration in Yeruham

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Enjoy a summer evening walk along the Yarkon River, spotting birds, bats, and more as night falls.
July 8, 2025

Sunset Wildlife Walk Along the Yarkon River

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Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Israel’s Natural History Collections at Hebrew University.
June 17, 2025

Visit the National Natural History Collections at the Hebrew University

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Take in peak spring migration as birds pause to rest in Jerusalem
April 15, 2026

Feathers and Fur: April Afternoon Nature Walk at the Gazelle Valley Park

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A peaceful summer walk in Gazelle Valley to look for young birds, butterflies, and gazelles.
June 11, 2025

Summer Walk with Feathers and Fur: Gazelle Valley in June

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Explore Park HaYarkon by night and meet the animals who come alive after sunset.
June 9, 2025

Night hike in Park HaYarkon, Tel Aviv

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If you're in or near Burlington, Vermont, we look forward to seeing you on June 8!
June 8, 2025

A Green View of Israel: 72 Years of Conservation and Environmental Protections

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Join us for a quiet evening searching for owls across the Judean Plains.
June 5, 2025

Owls of the Judean Plains

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Learn how a tiny global biodiversity hotspot rebounding after war and wildfires.
March 20, 2026

Shabbat Shalosh + Nature Israel Presentation (WA)

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Discover vultures, canyons, and Ben Gurion’s legacy on this full-day journey through the Negev Desert.
May 19, 2025

Treasures of the Negev

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Discover the birds of Yeruham Lake as migration peaks, with water birds, raptors, and songbirds in a unique desert oasis.
May 21, 2025

English Bird Club: The Swifts of Tel Aviv

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It’s late spring at Gazelle Valley Park, a perfect time to slow down and soak in the sights and sounds of nature.
May 7, 2025

Afternoon Nature Walk at the Gazelle Valley

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Join the English Bird Club for a peaceful birdwatching walk through Mitzpe Naftoah!
May 2, 2025

English Bird Club – Exploring Mitzpe Naftoah

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Discover the birds of Yeruham Lake as migration peaks, with water birds, raptors, and songbirds in a unique desert oasis.
April 25, 2025

Late Spring Migration in Yeruham

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Join the English Bird Club for a special Passover bird walk, featuring up-close encounters with migrating songbirds.
April 15, 2025

Spring migration in Jerusalem

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See migrating birds from Africa and spot gazelles as spring comes to life at Gazelle Valley.
April 9, 2025

Feathers and Fur – An Afternoon Nature Walk at Gazelle Valley

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Watch hawks, storks, and songbirds at Tel Tzora as spring migration reaches its peak.
April 4, 2025

English Bird Club Walk – Tel Tzora and the Tzora

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If you're in Wyomissing PA, we look forward to seeing you on March 25!
March 25, 2025

Noontime Knowlege: Connecting to Israel Through Nature

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If you're in Bethesda MD, we look forward to seeing you on Sunday, March 23!
March 23, 2025

72 Years of Israeli Environmental Protections: Lunch & Learn

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Search for seedeaters, thrushes and other birds
January 16, 2026

English Bird Club: Wintering Birds in the Jerusalem Hills

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Celebrate the arrival of spring with a guided nature walk in Gazelle Valley Park.
March 12, 2025

Feathers and Fur – Afternoon nature walk at Gazelle Valley

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Join the English Bird Club as we explore Tel Tzora and the fields and ponds of Kibbutz Tzora.
March 7, 2025

English Bird Club – Spring migration at Tel Tzora

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Experience the beauty of Israel’s spring flowers as we explore the famous Lupine Hill (Tel Socho) in Emek Ha'Ela
March 3, 2025

Lupines in the Land of David and Goliath

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Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to see the first spring migrants and explore the unique landscapes of the Dead Sea!
February 16, 2025

Birding the Dead Sea – Kalia and Ein Gedi

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This hybrid course is a fantastic way for beginners to spread their wings and dive into this amazing hobby.
February 10, 2025

Birdwatching for Beginners Spring 2025

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On this walk, we’ll explore Nahal Zimri, a stunning wadi that flows from Pisgat Zeev toward the Dead Sea.
February 7, 2025

English Bird Club – Exploring Nahal Zimri

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Discover wintering ducks in the ponds, flocks of seedeaters feeding in the trees, and winter flowers blooming throughout the park.
February 5, 2025

Feathers and Fur: Afternoon Nature Walk at the Gazelle Valley

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Encounter herons, kingfishers, and a thriving wetland in the heart of the city
November 28, 2025

English Bird Club: Urban Oasis of Hod Hasharon Park

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Spend the day exploring the sights and sound of the Hula Lake and then 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.
January 19, 2025

The Magical Hula Valley

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Explore wetlands, coastlines, and highlands where nature and history meet
November 17, 2025

Jewels of the Carmel Coast: A Nature Exploration Bus Trip

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Join us as we explore one of the region's best reservoirs, where we hope to spot numerous species, including the rare White-headed Duck.
January 10, 2025

English Bird Club: Wintering Ducks of the Judean Plains

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Late migrants, winter visitors, and open-hill habitats at sunrise
November 7, 2025

English Bird Club: Modi’in Southern Hills

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Discover migrating birds and resident gazelles as winter approaches
November 5, 2025

Feathers and Fur: November Afternoon Nature Walk at the Gazelle Valley Park

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Get a vulture’s-eye view of the stunning Zin Canyon on this full-day hike through the Negev Desert.
October 27, 2025

Soaring with the Vultures: A Nature Hike in Ein Avdat

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Search the skies, ponds, and fields for migrating birds near Kibbutz Tzora.
October 17, 2025

English Bird Club: Fields and Ponds of Kibbutz Tzora

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Mid-October is full of movement, watch birds migrate and gazelles graze.
October 15, 2025

October Feathers and Fur: Afternoon Nature Walk at the Gazelle Valley Park

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Enjoy the cooler winter weather in the Negev Desert as we explore Nahal Beer Sheva
December 15, 2024

Exploring the Birds of the Negev

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Get an up-close look at songbirds stopping in Jerusalem during migration.
October 12, 2025

October Early Morning Bird Walk in Jerusalem

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Join us this autumn to spot the rare Sooty Falcon in its Negev home
September 28, 2025

In Search of Sooty Falcons: A Birding Excursion in the Desert

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Meet us in the field to spot migrating birds of prey in action.
September 26, 2025

Field Trip: Raptor Identification Workshop (Part 2)

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Join us for a rare behind-the-scenes look at Israel’s National Natural History Collections.
September 17, 2025

English Bird Club: Visit to the National Natural History Collections at the Hebrew University

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Watch tiny birds refuel on their way from Europe to Africa at this city oasis.
September 14, 2025

September Early Morning Bird Walk in Jerusalem

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Search for fall birds and gazelles during this gentle walk in the park.
September 10, 2025

September Feathers and Fur: Afternoon Nature Walk at the Gazelle Valley Park

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Three days full of good things, including accommodation and half board at the Jordan Valley Birding Lodge in Kfar Rupin
November 10, 2024

Birding the Amazing Beit Shean Valley

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Join us on Zoom to sharpen your skills for spotting raptors in flight.
September 8, 2025

Zoom Event: Raptor Identification Workshop (Part 1)

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Experience the early morning flight of raptors as they soar south over the hills.
September 5, 2025

English Bird Club: Migrating Raptors in the Jerusalem Hills

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Get a vulture eye’s view of the spectacular Zin Canyon on this trip to the Negev Desert.
October 28, 2024

Soaring with the vultures – a Nature Hike of Ein Avdat

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Join us in Jerusalem to spot owls, bats, porcupines, and more on this guided night walk.
August 12, 2025

August Night Safari at the Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory

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You are cordially invited to a special event with Israel’s leading environmental NGO
September 18, 2024

Covenant Winery Event

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Experience nature by night in the sands of Caesarea.
July 16, 2025

Caesarea Sands: A Magical Night Walk in the Dunes of the Coast

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September is a great month for migration, join us for a walk in the park
September 16, 2024

English Bird Club: Migration in the City Center

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Join our upcoming virtual Nature Heals Benefit. This event is an excellent opportunity for you to support Israelis suffering from trauma after October 7th, especially youth.
September 15, 2024

The Nature Heals Benefit

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As the summer winds to a close, the fall bird migration is starting to trickle through.
August 23, 2024

Welcome back to the birds at the Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory 8/23

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Learn how nocturnal animals survive in the night and test your own senses after dark, as we search for owls, porcupines, bats, scorpions and more.
August 6, 2024

Night Safari at the Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory 8/6

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We will visit the ornithological collection at the Hebrew University and learn how the collection helps scientists to answer a wide variety of questions.
July 24, 2024

A visit to the Zoological collections of Hebrew University – 7/24

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Come with us to the Judean Plains to search for Long-Eared Owls, Barn Owls and other nocturnal birds and mammals.
July 4, 2024

Owls of the Judean Plains – 7/4

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This month the Bird Club will watch the Common Swift's iconic aerial acrobatics in the city’s skies as they hunt for insects before the end of the day.
May 28, 2024

English Bird Club Walk: The Swifts of Tel Aviv – 5/28 at 4pm

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See the future of conservation coming to life at the rewilded wetlands of the Carmel coast.
May 27, 2024

Nature of the Carmel Coast: Past, Present, and Future – 5/27

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Join us as we explore the park and learn how the animals survive the night.
June 26, 2024

Bird Tel Aviv: Night walk in the Yarkon Park – 6/26

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We'll see conservation in action as we encounter migrating songbirds, free-roaming gazelles, and the captivating beauty of the Jerusalem hills.
May 20, 2024

Wildlife of Jerusalem: Green Oases in the City of Gold – 5/20

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Early summer is a great time to search for owls, join us as we head out to the Judean Plains.
May 15, 2024

Owls of the Judean Plains – 5/15 at 7:30pm

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Join Dr. Tamara Lev, Climate Policy Director for Nature Israel as she discusses the climate crisis in Israel.
May 14, 2024

The Climate Crisis – an Israeli Perspective – 5/14 at 7:00 PM

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This month the Bird Club will explore a couple different sites in the Jerusalem Hills in search of late migrants and other nesting species.
May 10, 2024

English Bird Club Walk: Birding the Jerusalem Hills – 5/10 at 7am in Jerusalem

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As the Spring migration comes to an end, we will take the time to explore the interesting world of bird behavior at the Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory.
June 7, 2024

Bird club walk: Bird behavior workshop at the JBO – 6/7

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Encounter migrating songbirds, free-roaming gazelles, and the people who are working to create a healthy, vibrant environment for all of us.
April 24, 2024

Jerusalem’s Urban Oasis: Exploring Nature in Israel’s Capital – 4/24 at 7am

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The Limmud Climate Crisis conferences is coming up and will include a session by SPNI’s Director of Climate Change and Sustainability, Dr. Tamara Lev.
April 16, 2024

Harnessing Nature’s Potential: Israel’s Role in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation through Nature-Based Solutions

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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.
April 15, 2024

Nature of the Carmel Coast: Past, Present and Future – 4/15 at 6am

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Explore the fishponds, restored wetlands, and fields of the Beit Shean Valley: an oasis for a wide variety of bird life.
April 14, 2024

Bird Migration in Beit Shean Valley – 4/14 at 6am

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This month the Bird Club will visit Park HaYarkon - Tel Aviv's biggest open green space.
April 10, 2024

English Bird Club Walk along the river in HaYarkon Park – 4/10 at 8am in Tel Aviv

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Escape into the breathtaking landscapes of the Negev Desert, and discover the remains of the mysterious Nabatean’s who thrived in this land 2,000 years ago.
April 8, 2024

Hiking through History in the Negev – 4/8

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Join us on the green hillside on the edge of the neighborhood of Ramot to see migrating songbirds and birds of prey.
April 5, 2024

English Bird Club Walk in Mitzpe Naftoah – 4/5 at 7am in Jerusalem

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Explore the history and nature of this amazing freshwater lake – from the craggy cliffs of the surrounding highland to the kibbutzim on the shores of the rich farmland.
April 1, 2024

Treasures of the Kinneret – Nature, History, Heritage – 4/1 at 6am

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Explore the greener side of the Holy City of Jerusalem.
March 25, 2024

An Urban Nature Tour of Jerusalem – 3/25 at 7am in Jerusalem

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This month the Bird Club will visit Drezner Grove, a large open area in north Tel-Aviv.
March 19, 2024

English Bird Club Walk in Drezner Grove – 3/19 at 8am in Tel Aviv

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Get a vulture eye’s view of the fantastic Zin Canyon and the amazing Ramon Crater on this trip to the Negev Desert.
March 18, 2024

Soaring with the Vultures – 3/18 at 6am in Sde Boker and Mitzpe Ramon

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Winter is a wonderful time to explore the Carmel coast and the ponds and beach of Kibbutz Ma'agan Michael.
January 25, 2024

Ma’agan Michael and the Carmel Coast – 1/25 at 6am in Israel

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Join Birdlife Israel's Alena Kacal for a walk at the Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory to see local wintering songbirds.
January 24, 2024

Gems of the City – an Afternoon Bird Walk in the Middle of Jerusalem – 1/24 at 3pm in Jerusalem, Israel

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Join Birdlife Israel’s Alena Kacal for a bird walk in Tel Aviv.
January 23, 2024

A Walk in Grove Park – 1/23 at 8am in Tel Aviv, Israel

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Join the English Bird Club as we explore the Tel Tzora and fields and ponds of Kibbutz Tzora.
March 15, 2024

English Bird Club Walk in Tel Tzora – 3/15 at 7am in Jerusalem

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Join Birdlife Israel’s Alena Kacal for a walk in the Gazelle Valley Park in Jerusalem to spot migrating birds and local gazelle.
January 17, 2024

Feathers and Fur – an Afternoon Bird Walk in the Gazelle Valley Park – 1/17 at 3pm in Jerusalem, Israel

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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.
March 11, 2024

Nature of Shore and Highlands – 3/11 at 6am on the Carmel Coast

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Spring is the time for the dance of the iconic MacQueen’s Bustard in the Negev Desert, as the males display to attract a female.
March 10, 2024

Bus Tour: Dance of the MacQueen’s Bustard – 3/10 at 6am in Jerusalem

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Join us in New York City for a two-part talk with Jay Shofet, senior environmentalist.
February 10, 2024

Jay Shofet at Or Zarua – 2/10 at 11am in New York, NY

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Join us for an easy hike on the shores to enjoy the birds and the spring flowers.
February 9, 2024

English Bird Club Walk – 2/9 at 10am in Jerusalem, Israel

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Join Birdlife Israel's Alena Kacal for a walk at the Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory to see local wintering songbirds.
January 10, 2024

Gems of the City – an Afternoon Bird Walk in the Middle of Jerusalem – 1/10 at 3pm in Jerusalem, Israel

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Join us to visit a couple wadis along the northern Dead Sea and explore some of the fields of Kibbutz Kalia and nearby area.
February 22, 2024

Birding the Dead Sea – 2/22 at 6am in Kalia and Ein Gedi, Israel

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A walk around this seasonal winter pond can bring some surprises as we explore the area for local and wintering birds.
February 21, 2024

A Walk in Grove Park – 2/21 at 8am in Tel Aviv, Israel

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Join Birdlife Israel's Alena Kacal for a walk in the Gazelle Valley Park in Jerusalem to spot migrating birds and local gazelle.
January 31, 2024

Feathers and Fur – an Afternoon Bird Walk in the Gazelle Valley Park – 1/31 at 3pm in Jerusalem, Israel

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Join us in Austin for a special screening of the film
December 10, 2023

Kinneret Screening at the Austin Jewish Film Festival – 12/10 at 3pm in Austin, TX

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Join SPNI's Dan Alon for a thoughtful walk to see Central's Park's amazing birds at peak Spring migration.
October 28, 2023

SPNI Stewards of the Land Report from Israel’s Homefront

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Learn about the most important conservation project in the Middle East.
May 16, 2022

Start-Up Nature Public Presentation

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Join SPNI's Dan Alon for a thoughtful walk to see Central's Park's amazing birds at peak Spring migration.
May 15, 2022

Central Park Bird Walk

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Why transforming fishponds into nature reserves is the most important conservation project in the Middle East.
May 8, 2022

Start-Up Nature Salon Meeting

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