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Community | 12.12.23

Gifting a Moment of Nature

Gifting a Moment of Nature

The InfoShop in the Visitors Pavilion is a wonderful place to purchase gifts. The products it offers are based on consideration of the environment, inspiration from nature, innovation and creativity; you’ll find plants, games, art, natural ...

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Community | 05.12.23

Far From the Maddening Crowd / Life‑Work‑War Balance

Far From the Maddening Crowd / Life‑Work‑War Balance

Perhaps now is the time, despite all that’s happening, for us to take a deep breath. Are you looking for an end-of-year activity for your staff or department? We have plenty on offer, from peaceful, relaxing experiences to energetic, stimul...

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Community | 30.11.23

Especially now, especially outside

Especially now, especially outside

Tai Chi – Chi Kong is a way to work on the soul through the body and release stress and energy barriers. When we practice outside, surrounded by trees – we achieve greater relaxation. We met up with Ojas, who instructs groups at Ramat Hanad...

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Community | 06.08.23

Residents Who Rush to Count Trees

Residents Who Rush to Count Trees

When tree-loving residents, a caring local council, and Ramat Hanadiv collaborate – good things happen that improve the quality of life and enhance the urban forest. All about the tree-mapping project in Zichron Ya’akov that led to the plan...

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Nature | 15.09.22

We’re Starting a Campaign

We’re Starting a Campaign

Route 652 links Pardes Hanna-Karkur, Binyamina and Zikhron Ya’akov. The locals (who probably came from the country’s noisy centre) have sentiments for this road, from the impressive fan palms (Washingtonia) near Pardes Hanna, to the beautif...

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Nature | 02.01.22

The Trees that Saved My Life – Shlomit’s Story

The Trees that Saved My Life – Shlomit’s Story

She’s the daughter of a forest ranger, the trees healed her, she’s interested in forest bathing and she brought ‘a silent space’ to Ramat Hanadiv. She’s charismatic, clever, and full of knowledge, but above all, she hugs trees (and they hug...

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Nature | 21.04.21

Immersing in the Forest

Immersing in the Forest

At the heart of the Nature Park at Ramat Hanadiv, about ten minutes’ walk from the car park, “A Silent Space” awaits you: a magical nook in the forest welcomes you for a relaxed stay. You are welcome to come and become addicted to the silen...

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Community | 31.12.20

Community – The Power to Change

Community – The Power to Change

How do we encourage local community action? What processes need to occur along the way? What are challenges and insights have arisen from the different community projects, and what is the recipe for a successful project? A summary of 5 year...

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Education | 08.07.20

The Environment through Young Eyes

The Environment through Young Eyes

The photography exhibition, “Appearance”, on display at the entrance to Ramat Hanadiv, is the impressive outcome of an educational programme that was held throughout the year in four schools in the region. The intriguing photographs, accomp...

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Education | 07.07.20

It’s Natural to Learn Outside

It’s Natural to Learn Outside

Learning in the natural landscape outside of the classroom carries many advantages for both students and teachers, but its implementation is not always so simple. The keys to success are support from parents, the school principal, a few fan...

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Sustainbility | 30.06.20

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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Community | 06.02.20

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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Community | 15.08.19

When Culinary Quality Meets Values

When Culinary Quality Meets Values

Something good is happening at “Mata’im” at Ramat Hanadiv, and it’s not only great food

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Sustainbility | 01.08.18

Dreaming in Dutch, Accomplishing in Hebrew

Dreaming in Dutch, Accomplishing in Hebrew

You are probably already familiar with Ramat Hanadiv and its work through the countless articles published here each month, but the man who’s been leading the organization for the last 26 years doesn’t usually give interviews or take center...

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Community | 17.06.18

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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Community | 30.01.18

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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Community | 01.11.17

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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