Urban Beekeeping Course - Beginners 26/27
As part of the course, we will go on tours of nature sites in the city and discover magical natural spots near home. We will become familiar with the various habitats that host a wide variety of birds and wildlife in the city. We will learn about the different species and observe up close remarkable natural phenomena such as migration, courtship, communication, nesting, raising offspring, invasive species, predators and prey, and more. In addition to the extensive knowledge acquired...
As part of the course, we will go on tours of nature sites in the city and discover magical natural spots near home. We will become familiar with the various habitats that host a wide variety of birds and wildlife in the city. We will learn about the different species and observe up close remarkable natural phenomena such as migration, courtship, communication, nesting, raising offspring, invasive species, predators and prey, and more. In addition to the extensive knowledge acquired...
Course Overview
Within the course we will go on tours of nature sites in the city and discover magical nature corners near home. We will become familiar with the various habitats that attract a wide variety of birds and wildlife to the city. We will learn about the different species and observe up close amazing natural phenomena such as migration, courtship, communication, nesting, raising offspring, invasive species, predators and prey, and more.
Besides the extensive knowledge gained in the course, spending time in nature helps quiet the background noise of the city and life’s pressures, contributing to calm and mental tranquility.
The course is taught by Anat Gal – “The Birdwatcher in the Big City.”
Course Details
- Format: 10 urban‑nature sessions on Tuesdays, 08:00‑10:00, starting 9 Sep 2026 (except the evening sessions listed below).
- Eligibility: Adults 18 years and older.
- Discount: Reduced price for residents whose address is updated in the Ministry of Interior.
- Location: Exact meeting points will be sent to registered participants.
Session Schedule
| Date | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2026 | 08:00‑10:00 | Nature and birds in the big city |
| 7 Oct 2026 | 08:00‑10:00 | Migration season |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 08:00‑10:00 | Invasive species |
| 2 Dec 2026 | 08:00‑10:00 | Adaptations for the urban habitat |
| 14 Dec 2026 | 18:30‑20:00 | Online lecture – Challenges facing urban birds and what can be done to protect them |
| 6 Jan 2027 | 08:00‑10:00 | Habitat – winter pond |
| 3 Feb 2027 | 08:00‑10:00 | Nature conservation and urban renewal |
| 3 Mar 2027 | 08:00‑10:00 | Spring has arrived – nesting season |
| 7 Apr 2027 | 08:00‑10:00 | Habitat – the urban forest |
| 5 May 2027 | 18:00‑20:00 | Sisi HaHummot – Afternoon meeting |
| 2 Jun 2027 | 19:00‑21:00 | Night activists – Evening meeting |
