During the holiday, dozens of activities for the whole family took place throughout the country, including nature workshops and activities, children's performances, guided tours, olive picking, the 9th KKL-JNF Birdathon (activities focused on birds and migration), as well as arts and crafts and music in nature.
Among the year's leading destinations for activities and outings were Ben Shemen Forest, Ilanot Botanical Garden, Horshim Forest, Hadera Forest, Birya Forest, Switzerland Forest, HaMalachim Forest and Beit Eshel Lookout, as well as Hula Lake Park – KKL-JNF, alongside additional sites and forests throughout the country.
Highlights of the holiday activities included:
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“Forest of Dreams” at Ben Shemen Forest: A family festival featuring interactive activity areas, arts and crafts, games, green workshops, photo stations and a children's show.
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The 9th KKL-JNF Birdathon: KKL-JNF's celebration of bird migration, featuring an experiential family activity, a quiz and activities focused on the world of birds at the Hod Hasharon Ecological Park and Kfar Masarik at the Na'aman Stream.
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“Harvesting Like in the Old Days”: A family activity that included olive picking, guided activities, arts and crafts workshops and activities for children.
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Sukkot Celebration at Ilanot Botanical Garden: Tours among hundreds of tree species from around the world, workshops, activity stations, a drumming circle and a juggling performance.
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Sukkot events in the north and south: Family events at Birya Forest, Switzerland Forest, HaMalachim Forest and Beit Eshel Lookout, including workshops, activities with KKL-JNF guides and children's performances.
Eyal Ostreinsky, Chairman of KKL-JNF: “The Sukkot holiday is an opportunity for families from across the country to step out of their routines, experience Israel's nature and enjoy our forests and open spaces together. Seeing the public flock in large numbers to KKL-JNF's forests and parks is an expression of Israeli society's deep connection to the land and its landscapes. KKL-JNF will continue to invest in caring for our forests, making them accessible to the public, and creating experiences that connect families, communities and nature. I thank the KKL-JNF teams who worked throughout the holiday and invite the public to continue exploring the country, enjoying its landscapes and joining us in protecting our forests and open spaces.”