The Emek Trail is an educational project, which emerged from a combined Emek Mechina and Emek HaMa’ayanot Regional Council initiative. The trail leads through most of the natural, scenic, historical, and heritage sites in the Emek and its surroundings, as well as the springs abundantly spread about the area, of which many are close to council settlements.

The Mechina manages numerous educational community projects on the trail, as part of its activities to strengthen the feeling of belonging in the region. This year, a new initiative was established called “The Friday Trail.” As part of this activity, approximately 30 students from the Bicura School meet with the Emek Trail team, composed of Mechina participants. The rationale behind this welcome initiative is to instill a genuine connection between the children and the natural environment in which they live. This relationship encourages the connection, identity, and sense of belonging to the landscape of their birthplace. The Mechina participants lead the children on the trail and on Fridays they run educational and experiential activities.