What we do
Hammana Hosts SPNL’s Traveling Exhibition “Stitching One Hima At A Time” in Celebration of Nature, Art, and Community
Under the esteemed patronage of the Mayor of Hammana, Dr. Amine Lebbos, and in close cooperation with Hammana Municipality, the Society for the Protection...
AUB Students Join SPNL’s Hima Farm for Community Service and Environmental Awareness in Hammana
In a vibrant display of youth engagement and environmental stewardship, a group of students from the American University of Beirut (AUB) has joined the...
APU Unit Visits Gendarmerie Commander: Joint Commitment to Strengthening Wildlife Protection and Combating Poaching
As part of ongoing efforts to bolster environmental security in Lebanon, the Commander of the Gendarmerie, Brigadier General Jean Aouad, received a delegation from...
Study Exposes Disconnect Between Conservation Policies and Local Realities in Lebanon’s Biosphere Reserves
A groundbreaking study has revealed critical gaps between conservation theory and practice in Lebanon’s biosphere reserves, calling for urgent reforms to make environmental protection...
A Field Trip Connecting Mothers with Nature and History in Hima...
A group of mothers from the Lebanese Evangelical School for Boys and Girls – Loueizeh, accompanied by relatives and friends, embarked on a remarkable...
Through the Lens of Chadi Saad: Capturing the Wildlife of Hima...
Hima Hammana and the surrounding landscapes of Mount Lebanon are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, where forests, meadows, and rocky outcrops create...
Native Woodland Trees Aim for Bold 2025-2026 Reforestation Targets
Mount Lebanon Hima Center of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is committed to restoring Lebanon’s forests by cultivating and planting native tree species...
“Hima EcoMedia”: The World’s First Sustainable Media Hima
The National Committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) honored...
The First Practical Field Guide to Lebanon’s Nighttime Pollinators
Butterfly watching wouldn’t be complete without moths! These fascinating nocturnal insects play a crucial role in pollination, agriculture, and the balance of ecosystems. For...
A Comprehensive Guide to the Amphibians of the Middle East
Exploring the Resounding Realm of Salientians and Salamanders
From the rugged mountains of Anatolia to the lush wetlands of the Levant, and from the deserts...
