The Israel Land Authority's and the Society for the Protection of Nature's 'Walking on the Open' festival tradition returns on Passover: the Israel Land Authority invites the public to join the free tours it organizes
In cooperation with guides of the Society for the Protection of Nature at eight sites out of dozens that were restored and developed through RMI - the Fund for the Preservation of Open Areas.
The tours will take place during Passover - Wednesday-Thursday, April 24-25. Participation in the tours is free and subject to pre-registration.
Come travel with us and keep clean!
Dozens of tours will take place every day at 8 selected nature sites throughout the country:
- In the north: Bird Creek - when history and nature meet / to meet birds in the fish ponds at the Michael Dock / a magical trip along the Jordan River - an adventure for the whole family
- In the center: Hod Hasharon Ecological Park - a green transformation in the heart of the city / Ashdod Citadel Ecological Park - a night lantern tour / a wonderful trip to Einat Gibton - a paradise in the heart of the lowlands
- In the south: a birding tour around Lake Yeruham - discovering a world of nature / a night scorpion tour on the 'Zohar Le Merhav' promenade in Mitzpe Ramon - a journey into a fascinating world!
Tours in the North:
Bird Stream - when history and nature meet!
Following the stories of Nahal Tzipori, let's get to know one of the main tributaries of Nahal Kishon, which flows between the Carmel Mountains and the hills of Shafram and is called after the old settlement 'Tipori'. The stream, which begins in the Nazareth Mountains and connects to Nahal Kishon near Haifa, is being restored and developed through the Israel Land Authority - the Fund for the Preservation of Open areas. A promenade for pedestrians and bicycles has been established on the site, a birdhouse near the flour mill, seating and picnic areas next to the flow of the stream. And it has undergone vicissitudes over the years, with seasonal blooms in the Ras Ali hills and we will encounter diverse stream vegetation, swamp deer, amphibians and more.
About the tour:
Come and get to know the fascinating story of one of the most beautiful streams in the Lower Galilee - Nahal Tzipori! The steady stream flows from the Nazareth mountains and connects to the Kishon stream near Haifa and has undergone a significant tourism development process funded by the Israel Land Authority - the Fund for the Preservation of Open Areas. J.
We will start the tour on the route in the village of Ras Ali and proceed along the stream walking on a comfortable and level path, we will get to know the stream vegetation, green oaks and signs left by animals and from there we will reach the monks' mill - an ancient and fascinating flour mill, where we will hear about how the station was used in the past and the use of water today. During the tour we will also learn about the restoration of streams - how can we save the streams from pollution?
The Israel Land Authority, through the Fund for the Preservation of the Open Areas, has been a partner in an ecological and scenic restoration project in Nahal Zipori in recent years, within the framework of which impressive restoration and development works were carried out in various sections along the stream for the benefit of visitors, each tour lasting about two hours
- Target audience: families, adults, easy walkers, no age limit
- Equipment list: walking shoes only, hat, water at least one and a half liters, sunscreen, snacks for the trip
- Level of difficulty: easy, about 2 km
A magical trip to the Mord Jordan reserve - an adventure for the whole family!
Join a circular trip along a lovely scenic road in the spectacular Jordan River Reserve! The reserve has been upgraded
Recently with walking and bicycle paths, pleasant corners for wading in the river water and regulated parking lots as part of ecological restoration and development financed by the fund for the preservation of open spaces of the Rami. The tour begins on the path of Israel during which we will cross the stream on accessible bridges, observe animals including turtles, ducks, cormorants and birds A song and wash your eyes in nature rich in bright green vegetation.
About the tour:
Come with us for a magical and easy circular walk next to the spectacular Jordan River. South Jordan has recently undergone quite a transformation and now there is a renovated and restful path that is suitable for riding, walking and also allows you to sit by the stream and wade your feet in charming Hamed corners! The route begins on the Israel Trail, during which we cross the stream several times on man-made bridges. The stream is full of green vegetation and animals that you will be happy to see - turtles, ducks, cormorants, songbirds and more. Join if you want to refresh yourself in the cool water, see the animals up close and hear about everything interesting around you. The route is circular and suitable for families. The place is accessible. You can also arrive with strollers.
- The duration of each tour is about an hour and a half
- Target audience: families with children, adults, easy walkers. No age limit.
- Equipment list: water, hat, closed shoes
- Level of difficulty: easy, about 2.5 km
Meet birds in the fish ponds at Ma'agan Michael
Come and discover up close the wonderful world of the winged birds and the story of their extraordinary migration in the fish ponds in the anchorage which are used as a "gas station" for them on their migration journey between continents and are a birding site for birders and professional nature photographers from all over the world. On the tour we will get a close look at the lives of the birds at their stopping points in the ornithological park which serves as a unique habitat for waterfowl, we will visit the kibbutz's fish ponds and take a short trip to the nearby beach. The park is being established these days in collaboration with the Israel Lands Authority and has observation decks and walking paths accessible along one of the fish ponds.
About the tour:
We will meet at Sde Hoof HaCarmel School, located between Carmel and the sea, near Kibbutz Ma'agan Michael. We will open with a view of the Kurkar ridge, the fish ponds and the beach, we will hear the story of the drying up of the Kabara marshes and the establishment of the fish ponds. From there we will go on a walking tour among the fish ponds. We will observe the variety of birds, learn about their lifestyles, the phenomenon of migration and other phenomena we will encounter along the way.
Along the way we will also get to know the work of fishing and the launch points between human activity and birds in the space. We will arrive at the beach, observe the islands and understand the importance of guarding the beach for a variety of migratory birds and protecting them. Along the way we will talk about the changes the area has gone through in the last 100 years and their impact on the natural environment and the restoration efforts currently underway to establish a bird park in the area of the fish ponds with the support of the Open Areas Fund of the Israel Lands Authority.
- The duration of each tour is about two hours.
- Target audience: families with children in strollers and carriers, adults, easy walkers.
- Equipment list: hat, water, closed shoes, binoculars (for those who have them)
- Level of difficulty: easy, about 2 km
