The Gilboa Regional Council held their 37th annual hike on Mt Gilboa on April 12, 2003. 10,000 people participated in the walk on top of the Gilboa. As a result of the abundant rainfall we had this year, the beautiful flowers have been exceptionally plentiful and in full bloom. Walking on the Gilboa, one can see a magnificent view of the Jezreel Valley, Afula, and Haifa and even Mt Hermon, on a clear day.

We invite you to look at the attached pictures of the "Irus of the Gilboa" and the Tulips and imagine you are here with us in the balmy spring air with the fresh smells and sights of spring in Afula-Gilboa.

  Nisan 5763 - April 2003