Image: A precious Western Gull observed during our EYES Wildlife Monitoring at Corona del Mar State Beach, showing a severe fishing hook injury to her bill. Photograph taken April 29, 2025, by Azi S. © Wildlife Jewels®
Wildlife Jewels Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Walk!
Join Wildlife Jewels® for our 2nd Annual Sweep for Wildlife Coastal Cleanup Day Celebration!
In honor of California Coastal Cleanup Day
📍 Corona del Mar State Beach, CA
📅 Sunday, September 21, 2025 | 11 AM–1 PM
In honor of California Coastal Cleanup Day, California's largest annual volunteer environmental event organized by the California Coastal Commission, Wildlife Jewels is delighted to host our 2nd Annual Sweep for Wildlife™ Coastal Cleanup Day Celebration at Corona del Mar State Beach!
Celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day with Wildlife Jewels® in the beautiful coastal town of Corona del Mar!
Be part of our 2nd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day Sweep for Wildlife™, where community members and wildlife advocates will come together to remove harmful debris, protect coastal wildlife, and learn about the threats marine debris poses to our oceans. Participants will also hear stories from our ongoing wildlife monitoring at Corona del Mar State Beach—including one of the California Gulls we observed with a fishing hook injury—and discover how cleanups directly help protect these precious birds and our majestic marine life..
✨ Photo Contest: Enter your photos from the event for a chance to win an exclusive Wildlife Jewels Collections Pelican–inspired work of art!
We encourage you to bring your own reusable bucket or plastic-free bag, along with gloves, to reduce waste during the cleanup.
Be sure to connect with us on social media—share photos of the wildlife you’re helping to protect and the debris you’ve removed. Tag us in your posts and stories, or email your experience to sweepforwildlife@wildlifejewels.org.
We can’t wait to see you at Corona del Mar State Beach for this special day of action and community stewardship!
Space is LIMITED. Reserve your FREE spot by registering below!
Meet Selenite Crystal the Gull!
Meet Selenite Crystal the Gull ✨
We first spotted this resilient Gull during our December King Tides cleanup at Corona del Mar State Beach. Crystal is featured in our event flyer—and just last week, we saw her again.
Sadly she’s missing one foot and has the other entangled in a fishing line—a heartbreaking reminder of why our cleanups matter.
Join us this Sunday for our 2nd Annual Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Walk to help protect Crystal and other precious wildlife from debris like plastic and discarded fishing gear.
Let’s come together to care for our coast and all who call it home. You might even get the chance to see Crystal in person!
Enter to Win a Pelican Inspired Work of Art
Enter your photo from our event for an opportunity to win a signature Wildlife Jewels® Collections Pelican-inspired design from our limited edition Capsule Collection, featuring a Pelican resident of Corona del Mar!
Submit your entries in any of the three categories:
The smallest plastic debris: Capture microplastics or tiny litter
The most unique wildlife
**Please note, winners and prizes will be announced 2 days after our event!
“Every wildlife is unique, and every individual matters! Even if you pick up a single piece of debris, you could be saving a life. The sad moment I witnessed a Gull swallowing a plastic knife inspired me to form this group. Please join us in our efforts to protect and preserve our precious wildlife!”
— Azi Sharif, Executive Director at Wildlife Jewels®
Discover the Wildlife Jewels® Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Updates
Marine Debris Cleanup and Wildlife Tales
Our Marine Debris Cleanup and Wildlife Tales initiative provide a distinctive chance to make a significant impact on marine conservation while delving into the experiences of distinctive marine life that have been affected by human activities. Through cleanup activities and captivating narratives, you'll play a vital role in preserving our oceans and nurturing a stronger sense of responsibility for our natural world. Join us in protecting these incredible creatures by taking small actions every day.
Join Wildlife Jewels Rescue Group
Wildlife Monitoring Team
August 2024
We're thrilled to see that our "Sweep for Wildlife" Solana Beach Cleanup, held on Sunday August 25th, is featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune!
Wildlife Jewels® is honored to join the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition as a Coalition Member.
Our Vision
“We dream of a world where wildlife thrives untouched by human activities, roaming freely in their natural habitats. In this world, every person recognizes the magnificent beauty and value of living wildlife, and takes significant action to ensure safety and protection of wildlife.”
— Azi Sharif, Founder & Executive Director Wildlife Jewels®
Would you like to make a donation?
We offer this event free of charge. Wildlife Jewels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and operates on donations. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Would you be interested in making a tax-deductible contribution to express your support for our mission to protect wildlife from human-caused threats?