In 1999, KKL gave Shomera permission to establish one of Israel's first ecological education centers on 20 dunam of KKL forest.  The site, which contains archeological relics and agricultural terraces, was discovered after a local forest fire.  The land, which had suffered the loss of plant and animal life, was lovingly reforested by Shomera volunteers relying on permaculture practices which help mimic the surrounding natural ecology.

The Shomera Forest Education  Center was one of the first ecological educational centers in Israel and a pioneering educator of   permaculture and organic gardening to the general public.  Classes in ecology, mishnayot on agriculture, ancient crafts, the Jewish annual cycle, arts and environemnt and much more were offered to thousands of visitors - adults, youth and children  from a variety of backgrounds.   Today, with the site no longeroperative, the grounds have been returned to the KKL.