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Research | 01.07.20

Nature and Me

How did the COVID-19 lockdown affect us and to what extent did we miss the open air and our connection with the natural landscapes? Following the “extinction of (nature) experience” phenomenon that is increasing with accelerated development and the digital age, we at Ramat Hanadiv continue to study the interface between people and nature.

Community | 30.06.20

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Gardening that’s Worth Its Weight in Gold

Gardening that’s Worth Its Weight in Gold

Got some free time? Start gardening! Ramat Hanadiv is running a ‘Golden Gardening’ course for those aged 60 and over who want to make use of their free time to nurture their home garden. The benefit is double – besides the pleasant and calm...

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Nature | 19.04.20

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Singing All the Way to the Nest

Singing All the Way to the Nest

Are you stuck at home right now, leaving it only to buy food? You’re not the only ones… the bird breeding season is at its peak right now, and the birds sing loudly all the way to the nest so that everyone will know. All we can do is learn ...

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Nature | 05.04.20

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Butterflies at Our Door

Butterflies at Our Door

Closed up in your house? The butterfly season has begun and they are on their way here; perhaps even more so this time. Look for them on flowers in your garden, in your balcony or next to your house and enjoy a colourful display for free

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Nature | 26.03.20

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Crazy about Bats

Crazy about Bats

Once again bats are being blamed for something they didn’t do: contrary to the rumour that was circulated, they are not the carrier of the corona virus. The harm done to the bat’s image – an essential wild animal for nature as well as for h...

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Sustainbility | 05.03.20

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The Light at the End of the Tunnel: A Natural Underpass for Wildlife

The Light at the End of the Tunnel: A Natural Underpass for Wildlife

Hey, where’s everyone going? The wildlife living here – gazelles, porcupines, jackals, rabbits, foxes, and wild boar – daily traverse the underpass below the Zihkron Ya’akov – Binyamina road, which was built especially for them to facilitat...

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Community | 06.02.20

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Wildlife and Humans – Conflict Alongside Coexistence

Wildlife and Humans – Conflict Alongside Coexistence

Wild boar on the streets of Haifa, jackals in the fields of Hefer Valley, hyaenas in the Jerusalem Hills, rock hyraxes on Mt. Carmel… The conflict of coexistence between humans and wildlife reached a multi-participant, in-depth discussion a...

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Research | 08.12.19

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The “Goat Wise” Project Presents: Goat culture, a natural pharmacy in the woodland at Ramat Hanadiv and very healthy milk

The “Goat Wise” Project Presents: Goat culture, a natural pharmacy in the woodland at Ramat Hanadiv and very healthy milk

Goat culture, a natural pharmacy in the woodland at Ramat Hanadiv and very healthy milk Ten years after the goat pen was established at Ramat Hanadiv, an Alpine billy goat, whose parents were brought to Israel from France, was bought from ...

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Research | 06.01.19

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The willow meadow

The willow meadow

Odorless and tasteless? Not necessarily! It turns out that some find the willow plant tasty and nutritious, and if that’s not enough, it fulfills a central role in a breakthrough, Israeli-Jordan research study dealing with the challenge of ...

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Research | 18.10.18

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Which Invasive Plant?

Which Invasive Plant?

In a famous song, Ehud Manor writes about a cypress tree he saw, but it’s possible that this was actually a different tree, a relative of the cypress. The sandarac tree (Tetraclinis articulata) came from the Atlas Mountains and in the words...

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Sustainbility | 05.07.18

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Operation Mulberry – Underground Pampering

Operation Mulberry – Underground Pampering

No-one likes feeling crowded; it hinders our movement and even our breathing. It’s the same for trees. In order to grow and live long lives they need space that will allow them to put down roots, move and breathe. A special planting project...

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Sustainbility | 28.06.18

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Watering wisely for a happy garden

Watering wisely for a happy garden

Most of us calculate the amount of water for our garden by time. This method causes much water to be wasted. Irrigation by the amount of water can lead to great savings on your water bill and you’ll also be doing something good for our dryi...

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Education | 17.06.18

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Bringing back the wonder of nature

Bringing back the wonder of nature

Education and study in nature, strengthening connections between different causes in the region, nurturing environmental–community initiatives

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Community | 17.06.18

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A Garden that Grows Children

A Garden that Grows Children

Alongside the vegetables that grow in the generous garden at Hachita school in Zikhron Ya’akov, children also grow, getting dirty and sweaty and developing curiosity. This is meaningful learning at its best

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Sustainbility | 15.05.18

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Butterflies Taught Me to Fly

Butterflies Taught Me to Fly

Many of us would give anything to return to our childhood. However

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Research | 22.02.18

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What does the tweeting mean?

What does the tweeting mean?

It turns out that some people not only enjoy listening to birds singing, but actually understand their language. Asaf Ben-David from the research staff at Ramat Hanadiv with collaboration of prof’ Ido Itzhaki and Tamar Dayan learned t...

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Community | 30.01.18

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People loved by trees

People loved by trees

Shlomit is one of 14 volunteers, aged 60-85, who chose to participate in the tree monitoring project at Ramat Hanadiv Park. For five years, this young group sets out each week for a morning of fieldwork deep in the park

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Education | 06.11.17

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No more witches and scary wolves: Rethinking the forest

No more witches and scary wolves: Rethinking the forest

In our childhood we were taught that the forest is no place for children. In fairy tales the forest is presented as threatening and full of danger. Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White and others need to protect themselves ...

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Community | 01.11.17

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The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

It is concealed even from the eyes of the regular visitors to Ramat Hanadiv. In the south-western part of the gardens, a magical hidden corner manages to move even the most cynical among us. A unique, special garden. It is not at the end of...

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All articles | 24.09.17

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Their First Home

Their First Home

An Opportunity to Meet the Folks Behind the Scenes at the Nature Park. They know every stone in the nature park, they are the first to spot the flowers before spring officially sets in, and if you’re lost deep in the park they will get you...

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Sustainbility | 03.04.17

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When the butterflies are happy, we’re all happy

When the butterflies are happy, we’re all happy

They’re small, magical, colorful and they teach us about the state of the ecosystem, so how can we not adore them? Get ready for the peak of the butterfly season!

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Recent Events in Ramat Hanadiv

A Lamplight Tour of the Gardens

A Lamplight Tour of the Gardens

Come discover the Gardens’ nightlife, illuminated by lamplight.
In the glow of our lamps, you’ll sharpen your senses, listen to nature’s night-time sounds, and enjoy a few surprises popping out of the darkness. Nature-by-night will reveal herself along with some shadowy new views of the Gardens and personalities you weren’t expecting to meet…

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Take a Break!

Right now, as the days start getting longer and the sun shines later — this is the time to rediscover Ramat Hanadiv.
We cordially invite you to come visit in the magical afternoons of summer, when the sun goes down and cool breezes from the sea take its place – the perfect time for a time-out.

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CONCERT SEASON AT RAMAT HANADIV

CONCERT SEASON AT RAMAT HANADIV

Since the guidelines for holding performances are very strict, we understand that we cannot meet the requirements and thus we must cancel the opening concert in the gardens. The health of our community is of the highest priority.
We hope things will change for the better and we will be able to hold the concert soon.

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Are you ready to be professional forest detectives?

Are you ready to be professional forest detectives?

If you love nature, join a forest detective for a special training session and discover the secrets of the nearby forest.
A creative and surprising experiential encounter in nature, this is an opportunity for the whole family to take part and move things forward until the puzzle is solved.

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Every Wednesday

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Tai Chi in the Gardens – Time for a Time‑out!

Tai Chi in the Gardens – Time for a Time‑out!

In a rut? No time to breathe? There’s a remedy: Extract yourself from the daily grind and be transported to a totally different space just a few minutes away from home — at a Tai Chi class in the beautiful green heart of Ramat Hanadiv.

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Every Wednesday

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Time for Art!

‘It’s so beautiful here, like a painting…’

This sentiment often echoes around Ramat Hanadiv. And so we decided to help you make your own paintings and drawings right here, ensconced in nature.

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