Come, find yourselves in a maze of herbs and fragrant plants. We offer guided tours (by appointment) of about 1.5 hours, during which you will learn to identify various herbs through our sense of smell and taste, prepare potpourri sachets from the flowers and leaves of fragrant plants, and understand how to use beneficial herbs, spices and fragrant plants. What awaits you in the complex? A labyrinth of herbs and fragrant plants (all organic), covering a 4,000 sqm area, picnic areas for visitors' enjoyment, an herb-drying center, greenhouses where plants are cultivated and sold, an orchard of fruit trees, a store selling our local produce, and a glass of homemade lemonade. Suitable for individuals, families, groups and senior citizens Accessible for people with disabilities A fascinating flashlight night tour can also be pre-booked ...

  To schedule your visit, please login to the Natural Parks and Nature Reserves Website and use their online booking system. HaBsor Stream: On the banks of HaBsor Stream stretches one of Israel's largest streams, exiting Eshkol Park, which is mostly man-made (KKL -JNF, the Natural Parks and Nature Reserves Authority and Merchavim Regional Council all partner in the development and operation of the park). The Park - A lush, green focal point for those touring the Northern Negev region. Each season "paints" the park and its surroundings in different hues and shades, and from February-March the entire area is dyed in "anemone ruby" - a breathtaking sight that beckons us to leave our homes, go out to nature and rejoice in these 'blossoms'. The park entrance - West of Ofakim. You can reach the park from Yad Mordechai Junction, Magen Junction, and Gilat Junction. The springs burst out of the ground in several locations, and...

Nedudim - nature excursions - workshops. The open air, the trails and the blue skies await you. This is your chance for a bonding experience and a slightly different activity. You are welcome to take a various outdoor workshops and have the time of your lives. Workshops: Ancient skills; Spoon carving; Opening up the senses and awareness; Starting a fire without matches and more... Where: We go anywhere in the Northern Negev region.  Ancient skills workshop The workshop offers you a deep connection with nature, through practical and inspiring experiences. During the workshop we will experience ancient skills such as lighting a fire without matches, carving spoons, trackers and more and develop the ability to listen to the environment and communicate with each other, similar to hunter-gatherers. Ancient skills allow us to learn about the world around us, the plants, the animals and the natural elements. The ability to walk in nature and enjoy the basics of life instills a...

Adenium Nursery by Rina and Danny Mor Cultivation, training and sale of the adenium plant (desert rose) Adenium Obesum ("Desert Rose") Adenium is a desert flower of the oleander family, native to the deserts of the Middle East, the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa. Due to its origin, it is resistant to heat and does not need much hydration, but it is susceptible to cold and excess water. In our country it blooms from spring to late summer. Ideally, it should be grown in a pot because, in winter, it should be moved to a place protected from rain and humidity. The root of the Adenium Obesum is bottle-shaped, which helps with the efficient storage of the little water the plant gets in the desert. Its large flowers are pink, crimson, red and white. In our nursery, you can learn about all growing stages, starting with the sowing, how the tender sprouts and seedlings are handled, watering and fertilizing, transferring...

Galai Winery - the Boutique Winery of the Northern Negev A (paid) guided tour of a family-owned, rural boutique winery whose wines have won prestigious medals and awards both in Israel and abroad. Tasting various fine and unique wines accompanied by explanations about the careful manufacturing process of all wines exclusively produced from grapes grown in the vineyard next to the winery in Moshav Nir-Akiva, the North-Western Negev. You may sit or stay on the grounds even without the paid tour - based on availability. The cost depends on what you order from the menu. Rich, diverse picnic baskets - ready-made or customized (wines, cheeses, spreads and more) Arrival at the complex: Location: Moshav Nir-Akiva (close to the Beit-Kama interchange, Netivot and Sderot) Waze: "Galai Winery" or "Nir-Akiva." Take the first turn right at the second roundabout inside the settlement. Parking: on-site. Follow the signage or any other directions provided. Notes: * The activity in the complex is not suitable for families...

Visitors center and training sessions An experience of endless colors at the Barak nursery For 40 years, we have been producing and supplying geraniums and a selection of balcony plants in Israel and worldwide!   What can you find here? - A tour of the vast space of colorful flower pots in full bloom and a massive area of ​​mother plants ready for picking. - Advice and detailed information on how to bring your home garden to spectacular results. - Option to purchase plants from our large selection in all varieties and colors. - A fascinating lecture about Moshav Ein HaBsor, established in the Gaza Strip by evacuees from Yamit. - The fantastic personal story of our marketing manager, Jan Berman, with the backdrop of the Tzuk Eitan events. - A reception area that includes coffee and light refreshments. The nursery is open Sunday to Friday, from 09:00 to 15:00. You can call to coordinate your arrival outside operating hours and on...

Jack - Learning and Growth Experience Experimentation and achievement provide individuals with an all-encompassing sensory experience. A personal connection to nature, its force and its beauty add another layer to the activity. Combining all this with everyday situations results in learning and the best possible inculcation of values and tools. The outcome - individual and group empowerment- is intertwined with joy and recurring insights that resonate long after the activity. Diverse activities and group sessions for 15 to 150 people, including families and individuals. "The Anemone Treasure" "The Treasure Box" "The Social Challenge" "The Thought Challenge" Activity in Mitzpe Gvulot (Western Negev) - Observatory Treasure Pioneers' Night  "Quick Team Building - Games and Adventures"   The activities can be held anywhere in Israel, in open or closed venues and are subject to pre-booking and coordination. A bit about me: Jack Doron--Peleg, Kibbutz Gvulot member. Certified Tour Guide by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. Certified group leader...

I am a qualified tour guide specializing in the Western Negev, but I can guide tours across Israel. Born in England, I am fluent in English and can accompany native speakers....

The Be’erot Yitzhak water tower – the first religious settlement in the Negev. The site’s uniqueness and the story of settlement and heroism surrounding it have always attracted audiences from Israel and abroad, those who wished to “touch” the daily reality of the settlement and the defense against Gaza throughout our independent years as a people in Israel. The water tower is at the center of a proud and blossoming agricultural and settled area, and today attracts many people wishing to feel our strength as a people and to identify with the pioneers and people who continued their tradition– it is one of the most significant symbols and the center of the story of pioneer Zionist settlement, and a focal point for identity and identification. The bullet-ridden water tower is at the center of the site, and has undergone restoration and renovation in the past two years and is not adapted to...

I'm Reuven Gefen, a licensed tour guide and a resident of Moshav Nir Moshe. I guide tours throughout Israel, specializing in the Negev region, including the Western Negev. I guide in both Hebrew and English (native speaker). I work with groups of all sizes and can take up to 6 people in my Toyota Land Cruiser for an unforgettable 4X4 adventure....

Guided tour of the botanical garden at Kibbutz Nir Oz, an ecological oasis that is also a scientific wonder. Learn about other ways to create a green environment, admire the beauty of the plants and enjoy a walk in the lush green surrounding and petting zoo. An engaging experience for the whole family showing how a botanical garden thrives in the desert, is committed to maximum water conservation and sustainable agriculture and considers future generations. Agronomist Ran Pauker will accompany you on the kibbutz's paths and reveal the place's unique story - how a vision of a blooming park on the edge of the desert became a reality. After the tour, you are welcome to i tour the Eco Garden by yourselves. All-week activity - "from desert to oasis". Pre-booking required....

Golden Desert  Gather at the new visitor center to watch a short film about Kibbutz Hatzerim, the Netafim company and the global agricultural-technological revolution it is leading. A fascinating explanation about the Jojoba industry in Hatzerim that paints the Negev green, and the production of the "Golden Desert" oil - the pure, unique cosmetic Jojoba oil produced in the Jojoba plantations located around Kibbutz Hatzerim and throughout the Negev - Visitors may purchase pure cosmetic Jojoba oil and other products on-site. *Visit duration: about 50 minutes   The Green Negev Captivating training session in the Jojoba plantations: advanced and unique agriculture based on drip technologies that "paints the Negev green." *Tour duration: about 1.5 hours Art & Agriculture Gather at the new visitor center and watch a short film about Kibbutz Hatzerim and its industries. Mounted guided tour along the "Sculpture Route" - a unique project of Kibbutz Hatzerim members with the KKL-JNF - "A dialogue between art, nature and history...

Siach Hasade Farm is the visitor center of "Arugot," an organic cosmetics company owned by Esther and Itai Lachman. The farm grows diverse medicinal plants and olives, raises chickens and sheep and operates a shop selling "Arugot"s cosmetic products. The farm offers tours of the medicinal plant beds, explanations about the healing powers of plants, natural health and the differences between regular and organic cosmetics, as well as a visit to the "Arugot" store and a small chicken and sheep petting zoo for children. We also hold crafts workshops about medicinal plants, natural pharmacy and how it is all connected to nature. The farm is open regularly for groups by reservation. We can also close the farm for private boutique events and workshops....

Ron Art - personally designed tours of the Judaica studio I'm Ronen Horev, an artisan who creates functional art, and a resident of the Ma'agalim settlement in the Northwestern Negev. The studio, located in my backyard, is where I create my varied and unique art pieces: Mezuzah holders, Hanukkah menorahs, Bride's prayer, Candlestick trays and Shabbat candlesticks, as well as various Judaica artifacts and custom-made items (by order). Activities offered by the studio: Group meetings with an artist - hosting tours and experience workshops for groups, organizations and social events. This is a rare opportunity to watch and experience the glassblowing process. A tour of the studio - a rare opportunity to watch the glassblower at work. Visiting groups will receive, among other things, an explanation of the origins of glass blowing, the uniqueness of the material, a tour of the studio and a description of the artifacts. For up to 20 people. Creative workshops for...

Meet Weizmann Nurseries and Nahal Gerar Winery, led by Zvi Yaakov Weizmann (Vito)/ Following the evacuation of Yamit Region in Sinai, he settled with his family in Moshav Ein HaBsor', and began working the land. Over time, he opened a nursery that became one of the leading nurseries in the area. At the nursery, you can find fruit trees such as: mango, avocado, 20 types of citrus, lychee, and various palm trees. He always kept his passion for wine as a personal hobby, until he received an inner calling to take this hobby, in which he had already developed expertise, beyond the boundaries of his private home. Vito's fermentation method is revolutionary, as he ferments the must longer than other wineries to produce a unique and special wine - a process that few others use. This process is accompanied by rigorous laboratory tests that Vito performs to ensure that the final product will...

The burnt vehicles compound consists of 1,560 vehicles evacuated from the Gaza Envelope’s roads and communities in the weeks following the surprise attack on the morning of Simchat Torah, October 7th, 2023. The compound was originally established as a logistical solution providing storage to vehicles evacuated from the region’s roads, to ensure they remain clear and allowing the military forces’ operational movement. The vehicles’ evacuation was led by the Home Front Command officers and soldiers in coordination with the Netivei Israel company, and in cooperation with property tax personnel who seized the vehicles to identify, and later compensate, their owners. The vehicles that were brought to the compound went through a comprehensive process on their original location and again on the compound , including the disposal of hazardous devices such as explosives, grenades and other weapons that could harm the personnel handling the vehicles, the collection of the victim’s remains to be brought...