Projects

As Israel becomes more densely populated, urban areas are becoming increasingly important habitats for birds. This long-term monitoring program aims to quantify how birds utilize human settlements over time.

A citizen science initiative for monitoring biodiversity in Herzliya and connecting local residents with the nature around them

Engaging the community in nature monitoring across the Golan Heights to better understand its ecosystems and biodiversity. The collected data supports informed conservation and sustainable management of the Golan’s natural…

This project investigates the factors behind the appearance of live clams (such as the rough cockle or rayed trough shell) that are meant to thrive in aquatic environments but end…

Collecting information from eBird observations and additional sources to build a long-term monitoring database for 13 invasive bird species in Israel.

Documenting wildlife and vegetation in the open spaces of the Beit She’an Valley to better understand the surrounding ecosystems and biodiversity. The collected data supports informed management of these open…

סקרי הטבע הקהילתיים מתבצעים בהשתתפות פעילה של תושבי העיר, במטרה להכיר את הטבע שסביבם וללמוד על תהליכים אקולוגיים בשטחי הטבע העירוני

A community-based mapping project of all trees and their characteristics within the municipal boundaries of Zichron Yaakov, aiming to set tree planting goals to increase the shaded areas in the…

Join us in collecting observations of moths, whether in their larval or adult stages, from across Israel. This project aims to document the diverse array of moth species found in…

The Near Eastern fire salamander is an amphibian species at risk of extinction and is classified as a protected species in Israel. Report if you have seen an adult salamander…

Where are fireflies found in Israel, and what factors influence them? Through observations of fireflies, we can learn about the characteristics of their natural habitats and identify the threats that…

A community-based monitoring project tracking mammal footprints along the national ecological corridor in the southern Sharon

Monitoring biodiversity in the Zippori River Basin as part of the river restoration process within the MERLIN project. This initiative involves a broad partnership of researchers and river restoration professionals…

This international bioblitz will take place in early October through the iNaturalist platform. The public is invited to submit observations between 3–6 October 2025.