Green Gulf Family Event Draws 1,200 in Kishon River Park

Approximately 1,200 people participated in the "Green Gulf" family event held during the intermediate days of Sukkot at the Bit Fishing Port in Haifa's Kishon River Park. Organized by the Haifa Bay Municipal Association for Environmental Protection, the event featured dozens of activities, tours, and a children's play.

Activities included workshops on recycling, upcycling, carpentry, crafting with recycled materials, gardening, and vegetable fermentation. A separate area offered acrobatics and a "give and take" market for clothes and toys. Guided tours of the Kishon River, led by the Society for the Protection of Nature and the Kishon River Authority, departed hourly.

The interactive play "Save the Fairy," designed for children aged 4 to 10, combined theater, puppets, music, and movement. Avihai Han, Deputy Mayor of Haifa and Chairman of the Haifa Bay Municipal Association for Environmental Protection, addressed the attendees, stating, "The impressive turnout for 'Green Gulf' proves that the public wants to know and protect the nature located in the heart of the metropolis. Connecting families, children, the Kishon, and environmental values is the way to make environmental protection a part of daily life." He thanked all partners for a meaningful and enjoyable day.

Dr. Lihi Shahar Berman, CEO of the Haifa Bay Municipal Association for Environmental Protection, commented, "The approximately 1,200 participants demonstrate the power of environmental initiatives that connect knowledge, experience, and community. The encounter with the Kishon and the content offered throughout the day allow children and adults to get to know their surroundings and strengthen their responsibility to protect it."

The Association extended thanks to all partners, including member municipalities, the Society for the Protection of Nature, the Kishon River Authority, and the staff who assisted in organizing the event, as well as the public for their participation. The Association plans to continue hosting environmental and community initiatives aimed at connecting the public with nature, promoting awareness, and fostering shared responsibility.