Forests, Parks and Sites

Archaeology and green expanses in central Israel: Discover true, unadulterated beauty; rolling hills, natural woodlands, venerable oaks, picturesque vales, remnants of ancient villages and a network of underground caves.

Farming communities and picturesque landscapes: This fascinating driving route follows the border between Israel and Jordan. The look-out points along the way offer stunning views of cultivated fields, the Edom mountians and the Arava streambed.

Farming communities and picturesque landscapes: This fascinating driving route follows the border between Israel and Jordan. The look-out points along the way offer stunning views of cultivated fields, the Edom mountians and the Arava streambed.

Beeri Forest is an rolling landscape of hills and fields in Negev, in the Besor region south of Saad Junction. The landscape is a combination of green fields, open spaces and badlands. The region is famous for its carpets of red anemones in February.

The Ecological Park of the Negev's Captial: A major restoration project has transformed the area, a former garbage dump, into a green park with flowers and recreational activities for the benefit of the people of Beersheva and its environs.

British Park extends over some 10,000 acres of the Judean Plain, where you can see planted forests, natural woodland, archeological sites, breathtaking landscapes and a variety of flora and fauna of Israel.

A Blue Lake in an oasis: In the heart of the desert, in the Negev hills, on the banks of Revivim River, KKL-JNF created an impressive recreation site with a lake, green lawns, picnic areas and a scenic lookout.

The Hadera River (Nahal Hadera) rises in the hills of Samaria, traverses the coastal plain and runs into the sea to the north of Givat Olga.

Do not miss the the interactive visitors center at the Ilanot Arboretum. Here, interactive displays, virtual reality, a wrap-around movie cinema and more reveal the secrets of the trees.

Israel's unique wildlife returns to this rehabilitated river: Italy Park – Alexander River is everything the residents of Central Israel could possibly wish for: an all-year-round river, nature, peace and quiet, open spaces and farmed fields.

Enveloped by vineyards and world-class wineries, Jabotinsky Park lies at the foot of the Ramat HaNadiv heights, at the crossroads between Binyamina and Zichron Yaakov.

A Green Park for a Golden City: The Jerusalem Ring is a new metropolitan park that extends over some 1,500 hectares (3700 acres), surrounding Israel's capital to the north, west, and south. 

At the KKL-JNF Museum and Educational center in Tel Aviv, you can watch how the fascinating story of the development of the State of Israel unfolds...

 

A Forest Park in the Northern Negev: Lahav Forest houses the Joe Alon Center for Regional Studies, the Museum of Bedouin Culture, underground tunnels, desert wildflowers, recrational areas, archeological remains from Jewish and Christian villages, and bicycle paths.

A grove of Mount Atlas mastic trees attracts song birds migrating to Africa during the autumn season.

Landau Forest lies at the edge of Kiryat Tivon in the Western Galilee, and perpetuates the memory of Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Landau (1882-1928), philosopher, ideologue and leader of the HaPoel HaMizrahi movement.

Memory, Strength, Vivacity and Love of Nature: On the banks of Kisalon River in the Jerusalem corridor, KKL-JNF and World B'nai Brith planted a forest to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. The six million trees, planted in 1951, are a living monument of eternally green memorial candles for the six million of our people who perished during World War II.

The Naftali Mountains Forest grows along the Ramim Ridge in the west of the Galilee Panhandle. These hills soar to a height of over 800 meters, and the ridge’s peaks offer a magnificent view of upper-northern Israel, including the Hula Valley, the Golan Heights, Mount Hermon and southern Lebanon.

The Gerar River (Nahal Grar) is the main tributary of the Besor River (Nahal HaBesor), the park is situated in the Gerar River gully between the towns of Netivot and Ofakim, and the area is planted with tamarisk, eucalyptus, olive and carob trees.

See the anicent and modern history of the Land of Israel amidst the breathtaking forested hills near Jerusalem in Yitzhak Rabin Park.

This beautiful park and ornithological site is situated in Rosh Tzipor (Bird’s Head) Forest in HaYarkon Park in the heart of Tel Aviv.

The David Nahmias Center in Gilat tells the story of how KKL-JNF made the Negev bloom. Facilities include an accessible tree trail, a rescue garden, historic workshops and an experimental jojoba grove.

The Vickar Observation Deck at the Mishmar HaSharon Reservoir is a wonderful place to watch waterfowl. You can also enjoy a picnic in nearby Alexander River-Italy Park.

Israel’s Largest Planted Forest: The Yatir Forest in the north-western Negev is named after the Levite city whose ruins are found within it. Yatir Forest proves that we can combat desertification, and heal the wounded earth.