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Spni Mission 2019 Brochure SPNI PRESENTS FRIENDS OF NATURE ISRAEL MISSION TO ISRAEL NOVEMBER 3-8 2019 Discover the best of Israel's nature. See the impact of your support 5 star accommodation and full board included DAY 1 NOVEMBER 3, 2019 JERUSALEM Gazelle Valley Park Your week starts with a guided tour of one of SPNI's flagship sites, a world-class example of how endangered nature can be integrated within city life. Levi Eshkol House - SPNI Jerusalem Headquarters Historic Prime Minister's Residence, now exhibition dedicated to life and legacy of former Prime Minister Levi Eshkol. See a bracing review of the 6-Day War, and take a selfie in Golda Meir's famous kitchen SPNI Overview Jay Shofet, Director of Partnerships and Development, will brief you on Israel's pressing environmental issues and SPNI's efforts to meet the challenges. Old City/New City Overview and Tour With SPNI's Jerusalem Planning expert, view the city in a new light. Then visit the Western Wall and all 4 quarters of Jerusalem's Old City, Overnight: Mamilla Hotel DAY 2 NOVEMBER 4, 2019 JERUSALEM - EIN GEDI Jerusalem Bird Observatory Visit to Israel's first urban nature site, celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. Have a close up bird ringing experience and learn what transpires in this facility of educational, community, scientifc import. Political Briefing: An Audience with a Current Knesset Member Meet with one of Israel's politicians to discuss envirnmental challenges of the new government. Ein Gedi Field School SPNI's iconic "Field Schools", educational centers in the wierness are all slated to be transformed into modern ecotourism hubs. Come hear our vision and hike in this special nature reserve Qumran National Park Guided tour of the Qumran National Park ancient home of a mysterious Jewish cult Overnight: Mamilla Hotel DAY 3 NOVEMBER 5, 2019 JUDEAN DESERT - MOUNT TABOR - HULA VALLEY Maghar, an Educational Experience Participate in an educational activity that SPNI runs for students in a Druze Village in Northern Israel. Followed by a traditional Druze lunch. Mount Meron Field School Visit the new Hiking Hub at our Har Meron Field School in the lush Meron Forest and see our back-to-the-future camping and hiking facilities, to help spread the love of nature Overnight HaGoshrim Hotel, Galilee DAY 4 NOVEMBER 6, 2019 HULA VALLEY - AKKO - HAIFA - TEL AVIV Bird Migration at Sunrise in the Hula Valley Witness one of the wonders of the natural world. You will be awestruck as the sun rises over the Golan and 40,000 cranes wake up and take off Ancient Akko and the Templar Tunnels Akko is one of the most vital Ancient World cities. You will discover the fascinating history blending together Eastern and Western cultures Hai Bar Carmel National Park Enjoy a guided tour of this breeding and acclimation center for Israel’s most endangered species. You will have a guided tour of the facility and gain a deeper understanding of how reintroduction projects work. Overnight Royal Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv DAY 5 NOVEMBER 7, 2019 TEL AVIV-JAFFA Officer Training School Tour the IDF's Officer Training School at Gelilot with Professor Yossi Ben Artzi, SPNI Israel Board Chairman and Dean of the School Google Israel Visit Google Israel's offices in Tel Aviv and learn how Google and SPNI collaborated to digitally map the Israel National Trail Old City of Jaffa You will have a guided tour of Jaffa and an opportunity to browse some of Israel's top art galleries Farewell Dinner SPNI's Israeli Board will join us for a farewell dinner in one of Tel Aviv's top restaurants Overnight Royal Beach Hotel, Tel Aviv. DAY 6 NOVEMBER 8, 2019 TEL AVIV Rosh Tzippor You will have a brief ride in a tethered helium ballon and see Tel Aviv from the air. Walk and learnabout the Yarkon River, and visit Rosh Tzipor Tel Aviv's newest nature hotspot. Bialik-Rogozin School You will experience the therapeutic power of nature and how your support of SPNI is making a difference in this school which educates refugees, immigrants, Arab-Israelis and other poor families. Price 5 Star Accommodation, Full Board Shared Occupancy - $3,399 Single Occupancy - $4,499 Land based price.only If you would like to join us on this Friends of Nature Israel Mission please contact Robin Gordon on 1-800-411-0966 or [email protected].
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