Ramat Hanadiv Nature Park Announces Sukkot Holiday Activities and Events
Ramat Hanadiv nature park near Zichron Yaakov and Binyamina invites families to Sukkot celebrations featuring nature tours, workshops, and stargazing from September 27 to October 1, 2026.
Ramat Hanadiv, a nature park and gardens nestled between Zichron Yaakov and Binyamina, is inviting families and visitors to celebrate the intermediate days of Sukkot in the heart of nature. Over the course of six days, from September 27 to October 1, 2026, the park and gardens will host dozens of activities, including butterfly tours, lantern-lit walks, bat and scorpion excursions, bird watching, nature photography workshops, herbal medicine and navigation sessions, a roving lantern theater production, and stargazing.
The centerpiece of the holiday events will take place on Monday, September 28, featuring the flagship "Autumn Wind" event. This will be a full day of creative workshops, guided tours, and musical activities for the entire family at the Nahal Timsah spring grove, completely free of charge. Activities range from free options to 55 NIS, with advance registration required for all events.
Full Schedule of Events
Sunday, September 27
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9:00: Butterfly Tour – A guided family tour led by Dr. Rachali Schwartz Tzachor, an ecologist and expert on butterflies and Israeli flora.
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18:30: Lantern Tour – An evening walk at sunset transitioning into nighttime through the illuminated gardens.
Monday, September 28
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10:30 - 18:00: Autumn Wind – The highlight of Sukkot at Nahal Timsah grove, featuring creative stations, guided tours, and musical performances.
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18:30: Darkness and Scorpion Tour – A night tour spotting scorpions with UV flashlights, observing nocturnal insects, and listening for bats.
Tuesday, September 29
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9:30: Medicinal Plants Tour and Workshop – Learning about wild medicinal and edible plants, with hands-on experience crafting natural first-aid ointment.
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18:30: Thorns, Fangs, and Horns – A witty and entertaining roving lantern theater production bringing local wildlife stories to life.
Wednesday, September 30
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9:30: Photography and Observation Workshop – Smartphone nature photography led by photographer Raanan Tal.
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18:00: Bat and Nocturnal Bird Tour – A sunset glimpse into the secret lives of creatures awakening after dark.
Thursday, October 1
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9:30: Experiential Nature Navigation – An adventurous, sporty family workshop involving map reading and team challenges.
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19:30: Stargazing – A night journey under the skies of Ramat Hanadiv, exploring constellations, Jewish astronomy, and ancient navigation.
