SPNI Trips, Programs and Accommodations. Experience the natural wonders of Israel with SPNI as your guide and host.

Yarok (Green) Programs and Hikes: See Israel with Israelis: Each month, SPNI offers a schedule of Hebrew-speaking hikes and trips for individuals and families. These popular offerings are why Israelis love SPNI. The majority of guides and participants speak English. The schedule changes monthly. Please click here for the current schedule. To reserve, call 011-972-3-638-8625 or email teleteva@spni.org.il. Indicate the program, date, and number of adults/children involved.

Field School Stays: SPNI's Field Schools, located in Israel's most beautiful natural areas offer accommodations, dining, hikes and walking tours. Field schools are located in Ein Gedi, Hermon, Golan, Alon Tavor, Har Ha Negev, Hazeva and Eilat. For reservation, call 011-972-3-638-8625 or 8688 x3. For additional information on each Field School, please click here.

Birdwatching with SPNI: Israel is a birders' paradise year-round, but especially in the spring and fall, when an estimated 500 million birds migrate over its flyway. SPNI's ornithology department (IOC) arranges trips to all the best places, at the best times. For more information, go to www.hula-birding.com.

Derech Hateva (The Way of Nature): Derech Hateva offers programs customized for synagogues, schools, community groups and families. These single - or multi-day programs integrate outdoor and nature education, Jewish learning and living and community service. Saturday programs observe the Shabbat. For information, see www.derechhateva.org or call 212-537-6280 or email: programs@derechhateva.org.

Etz Hayim (Tree of Life) Eco-Service and Hikes in Jerusalem: Etz Hayim offers day hikes in Jerusalem, as well as community service opportunities to volunteer groups, families, and individuals. Visitors to Israel work side-by-side with new immigrants, the elderly, orphans, terror victims, at-risk teens, and children with special needs on a variety of ecological projects. For more information, email etzhayim.spni@gmail.com.

Israel Experience for Teens: Spend this summer in Israel having fun & challenging yourself to the extreme on Derech Hateva’s Israel Trail Teen Adventure (ITTA)! This month-long program combines backpacking, hiking, biking, swimming and rock climbing with Jewish-learning and volunteering, along the Israel Trail (Shvil Yisrael) in the North & South of the country.

ITTA is open for both North American and Israeli teens ages 14-18, who want to have an amazing experience and go beyond their limits. This summer's adventure dates are, July 6th- August 4th, 2008, for girls and July 7th- August 5th, 2008 for boys. Each group has between 9-12 members, and 2-3 highly trained and experienced bi-lingual educator/guides. Groups focus on outdoor living, leadership skills and teamwork, and learn to keep kosher and Shabbat all while on the trail. There are both Orthodox and Multi-Denominational groups. Register NOW, space is limited!

Fresh to Derech Hateva comes ITTA - Session II. Later dates, August 12th – 26th, a different route- a whole new adventure in classic ITTA spirit.

Birthright Israel: SPNI, through Birthright Israel, offers an Eco-Israel Trip for 18-26 year olds who have never visited Israel as part of an organized group. For registration and information, see http://spni.birthrightisrael.com .

Custom Tours: SPNI works with travel agents to arrange custom tours for individuals and families. For referrals, email amosgol@netvision.net.il.