Publications

A new research article has recently been published based on an ethnographic study by researcher Eran Schwarzfuchs from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Tel Aviv University, who studies the Israel Center for Citizen Science. The study examined the complex relationships between us and the common myna and how belonging and foreignness are shaped and change over time.

Summary of Israel Moth Week 2025, held this year for the first time from 24 to 31 October 2025.

A summary of National Moth Week 2025, which took place worldwide, including in Israel, on July 19–27.

Summary of Ambassador Activities in the 2025 Bird Count: Recruitment, Activities, and Lessons for the Future

The Schoolyard Wildlife Challenge, launched for the first time in March 2025, engaged over 1,000 students from 16 schools across Israel in a discovery and learning project focused on local wildlife diversity. Together, they uploaded more than 3,000 observations representing 526 species to the iNaturalist platform.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Great Bird Count 2025! You can now view the full summary report for this year’s count.

For about a year, the day-to-day work of the Center’s staff was studied through observations, interviews, and analysis of documents and digital platforms. The study examined how the team manages the tension between three core goals: scientific validity, public engagement, and FAIR data principles.

We conducted a study reviewing 19 years of the Big Bird Count initiative to understand its evolution and draw insights about its past operation and future direction.