Almond trees blossom
Photo: Shoshi Friedman
Celebrating nature's beauty on Tu B'Shevat
IN PICTURES: The fair Saturday weather was perfect for trips and hikes along Israel's blossoming national parks, where thousands planted trees in celebration of Tu B'Shevat, the 'New Year for Trees'; Israelis, including its first citizen, plant trees.
Tens of thousands took advantage of the pleasant Saturday weather for hikes, treks and trips to parks and other nature reserves, celebrating Tu B'Shevat (The 'New Year for Trees') by planting trees and enjoying nature's beauty.
In Ofira Park in the city of Karmiel tree plantings were held. In the town of Ramat Yishai thousands participated in trips to the nearby Yehoshua village and other local festivities. Plantings were also held in Hurshat Tal National Park and in Ein Gev Kibbutz, among many other sites.
Almond trees blossom (Photo: Shoshi Friedman)
Photo: Ahiya Raved
Photo: Avihu Shapira
Photo: Avihu Shapira
Photo: Ramat Yishai community center
Gamla National Reserve (Photo: Eli Segal)
Gamla National Reserve (Photo: Eli Segal)
Golan Heights (Photo: Eli Segal)
Amir kibbutz (Photo: Avihu Shapira)
Planting in Alon HaGalil
Countriy's blossoming, Mount Hermon's snowing (Credit: Lior Baruch) (צילום :ליאור ברוך)
The Nature and Parks Authority stated that a spike in tourists and hikers was noticed in the Yarkon National Park where visitors were invited to take place in plantings in celebration of Tu B'Shevat, and also in Beit Guvrin National Park where the NPA led hikes along beautiful blossoming trails.
