Wildlife Jewels’ 3rd Annual Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Walk – Corona del Mar
When: Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 4:30PM-6PM PST
Where: Corona del Mar State Beach
Join us for an inspiring day in celebration of Earth Day at Corona del Mar State Beach.
Be part of our 3rd Annual Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Walk, where community members come together to help protect our coastline while learning about the incredible coastal wildlife found along our shores.
This guided experience combines a beach cleanup with an educational coastal walk, where you’ll discover local coastal wildlife — with a focus on California Brown Pelicans, cormorants, gulls, and sea lions — the threats they face, and how you can help protect them.
✨ What to expect:
• Guided beach cleanup
• Coastal wildlife education presentation and observation
• Learn how to spot and report distressed wildlife
• Connect with a community passionate about ocean life
📸 Photo Contest:
Capture your experience during the event and enter our photo contest for a chance to win an exclusive Wildlife Jewels Pelican-inspired work of art!
📍 Location: Corona del Mar State Beach
📅 Date: Sunday, April 26
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM
Please note: This is a guided walk with limited space, and registration is required to participate.
We look forward to seeing you at Corona del Mar State Beach!
Space is limited. Reserve your spot 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 New Year Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Walk to help protect Crystal and other precious wildlife from debris like plastic and discarded fishing gear.
You might even get the chance to see Crystal in person!
Plus Fishing Gear Removal Challenge
Find discarded fishing gear during our cleanup and you’ll be entered to win a Wildlife Jewels Collections, gull-inspired work of art prize
**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?