Planting Together - KKL-JNF for Israel

A Variety of Tu Bishvat 2026 Events

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael - Jewish National Fund invites you to celebrate the new year for trees in the forests and parks, with a variety of activities for the entire family.
For details regarding accessibility arrangements and specific modifications for public events, please contact public inquiries.
Those wishing to participate in the events should be aware that changes or cancellations may occur due to the weather.

Planting Ceremonies in the Northern Region

 

Organized groups are invited to planting ceremonies and participate in the mitzvah of planting a tree.

Upon prior coordination and registration by e-mail: revitala@kkl.org.il, shiranb@kkl.org.il

 

When?

Thursday, 4 Shvat 5786, January 22, 2026 at 09:00-14:00

Monday, 8 Shvat 5786, January 26, 2026 at 09:00-14:00

Where? Baal Shem Tov Forest, Upper Galilee

The event is not accessible.

 

When? Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 Shvat 5786, January 27-28, 2026 at 09:00-14:00

Where? Mevo Hama Forest

The event is not accessible.

 

National Ceremony in Naharayim

 

A tree planting ceremony commemorating the murder of the 7 schoolgirls in the 1997 massacre.

Upon prior coordination and registration by e-mail: revitala@kkl.org.il, shiranb@kkl.org.il

When?
Monday, Tu BiShvat 5786, February 2, 2026

Where?
The commemoration site “The Hill of Plucked Flowers” at Naharayim (Isle of Peace)

The event is accessible, and accessible parking and restrooms are available onsite.

 

Planting ceremony in the Central Region

Registration has ended. The event is full!

You are invited to come and plant trees during the holiday in the forests and parks with KKL-JNF personnel.

When?
Friday, 12 Shvat 5786, January 30, 2026 at 09:30-13:00

Where?
The planting area in Nir Etzion

The assembly point shall be uploaded to the site soon. The event is not accessible.

 

When? Friday, 12 Shvat 5786, January 30, 2026 at 10:00-14:00

Where? Tel Hadid, Ben Shemen Forest

The assembly point and vehicle parking: Near the Logistics Corp Memorial Site, and from there, follow the signage. The event is not accessible.

Photograph: Liron Sheinkman

We will hear about the “Alpinists” unit of KKL-JNF, which climbs tall trees in order to collect the best seeds in the forest, we will see how they treat the seeds and maintain them until their time comes to go to our tree nurseries.

Upon prior coordination and registration by via e-mail to public inquiries, at pneyot-tzibur@kkl.org.il.

 

When? Friday, 5 Shvat 5786, January 23, 2026 at 09:30 and 11:00.

Where? The Seeds Department of KKL-JNF – Near the moshav of Beit Nehemia

The event is accessible, and accessible parking and restrooms are available onsite.

A Tu BiShvat Happening for Adults


In the run up to the new year to the trees, we invite you to a fascinating encounter in a special garden in which 350 species of trees grow side by side. We will take a tour of the Botanical Garden, listen to inspirational and hopeful stories about trees, hear stories of the forest and get tips for taking pictures of nature on our cell phones.

Duration of Activity: About two hours.


When? Friday, 12 Shvat 5786, January 30, 2026 at 10:00

Where? The Ilanot Botanical Garden

Assembly Point: The Ilanot Botanical Garden Visitors Center

Waze: The Ilanot Visitors Center or the Ilanot Botanical Garden Arboretum


The event is accessible to wheelchairs, and accessible parking and restrooms are available onsite.

For additional information regarding accessibility in the botanical gardens, click here.


A Tu BiShvat Happening for Families with Children


In the run up to the new year for trees, we invite you to a fascinating encounter in a special garden in which 350 species of trees grow side by side. We will walk around and hear about unique trees, how they deal with the seasonal changes and their renewal leading up to the new year. During the hike, we will visit a maze of trees and combine it with a quiz that can win you prizes. In addition, we will enjoy the planting station, a creative corner in the spirit of the holiday, a drummer’s circle, tips for taking pictures on our cell phones and games with trees.


When? Friday, 12 Shvat 5786, January 30, 2026 at 13:00-16:00

Where? The Ilanot Botanical Garden

Assembly Point: The Ilanot Botanical Garden Visitors Center

Waze: The Ilanot Visitors Center or the Ilanot Botanical Garden Arboretum


The event is accessible to wheelchairs, and accessible parking and restrooms are available onsite.

A Celebration at the Golani KKL-JNF Tree Nursery

 

Come and discover the course of a seedling’s life from seed to forest, during a day of experiential activities, musical activities and ecological arts and crafts.

 

When?

Sunday-Thursday, 7-11 Shvat 5786, January 25-29, 2026, in two rounds: 09:00-11:00 and 11:30-13:45

Sunday-Friday, 14-19 Shvat 5786, February 1-6, 2026, in two rounds: 09:00-11:00 and 11:30-13:45

For groups and organizations, upon prior registration by e-mail: shiranb@kkl.org.il

For educational institutions, upon prior registration by e-mail: netaee@kkl.org.il

 

When? Friday, 12 Shvat 5786, January 30, 2026 at 09:00-13:00

 

For the public at large, upon prior registration by e-mail: shiranb@kkl.org.il

The event is accessible, and accessible parking and restrooms are available onsite.

 

 

A Celebration at the Eshtaol Tree Nursery

 

When? Sunday-Thursday, 22-26 Tevet 5786, January 11-15, 2026

 

For educational institutions, at 09:00-12:00 upon prior registration by e-mail: yaelga@kkl.org.il

 

Groups, organizations and the public at large, at 12:00-15:00.

Upon prior coordination and registration by an e-mail to public inquiries.

 

The event is accessible, and accessible parking and restrooms are available onsite.

 

 

A Celebration at the Gilat Tree Nursery

 

When? Tuesday-Wednesday, 9-10 Shvat 5786, January 27-28, 2026 at 09:00-13:00

 

For educational institutions, upon prior registration by e-mail: ortalbi@kkl.org.il

For groups, organizations and the public at large, upon prior registration by e-mail: rinatk@kkl.org.il

 

 

Accessible parking and restrooms are available onsite.

KKL-JNF distributes thousands of seedlings and herbs to institutions each year. Distribution shall be carried out on the dates specified below and upon prior coordination.


Northern Region – Golani KKL-JNF Tree Nursery


When? Sunday-Thursday, 22-26 Tevet 5786, January 11-26, 2026, at 09:00-14:00

Sunday-Thursday, 29 Tevet – 4 Shvat 5786, January 18-22, 2026, at 09:00-14:00

Accessible parking and restrooms are available onsite.


To coordinate, contact us by e-mail at sarita@kkl.org.il or by telephone: 04-9950118


Central Region – Eshtaol Tree Nursery


When? Wednesday-Thursday, 3-4 Shvat 5786, January 21-22, 2026

Sunday-Thursday, 7-11 Shvat 5786, January 25-29, 2026

Accessible parking and restrooms are available onsite.

To coordinate, contact us by e-mail at yaelsa@kkl.org.il or by telephone: 02-9905706


Southern Region – Gilat Tree Nursery


When? Sunday-Thursday, 7-11 Shvat 5786, January 25-29, 2026

Sunday-Monday, 14-Tu BiShvat 5786, February 1-2, 2026

Accessible parking and restrooms are available onsite.


To coordinate, contact us by e-mail at gilsi@kkl.org.il or by telephone: 08-9986123