Jewels of the Cove: A Seaside Evening of Art & Wildlife
Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Brockton Villa, 1235 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Join us for a magical seaside evening at historic Brockton Villa overlooking La Jolla Cove as Wildlife Jewels® unveils Jewels of the Cove™, a new wildlife art series inspired by the remarkable animals of this treasured coastline.
Featuring:
Jewels of the Cove Art Exhibit featuring works from the Wildlife Jewels Arts of Wildlife Collection by Azi Sharif
Live Ocean-Inspired Music by The Ocean Alchemist
Complimentary Appetizers
Through art, stories, and conversation, guests will discover wildlife we have photographed, observed, and helped rescue at La Jolla Cove. This special gathering benefits Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Crew and helps raise awareness for ongoing coastal wildlife rescue and conservation efforts.
The evening will also feature live ambient ocean-inspired music by Eric Fletcher, The Ocean Alchemist, creating a beautiful and reflective atmosphere inspired by the healing power of the sea and the importance of ocean conservation.
Complimentary appetizers and soft drinks will be provided, generously donated by Brockton Villa. Wine and other alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Raising awareness for La Jolla’s magical wildlife while supporting wildlife rescue by Wildlife Jewels®
About Jewels of the Cove
Jewels of the Cove™ is a wildlife education and arts program by Wildlife Jewels®. This enchanting collection celebrates the beauty of La Jolla’s majestic coastal wildlife and highlights the importance of protecting them.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Updates
Discover Ruby's magical Western Gull rescue on the San Diego coast, her recovery at Shalom Wildlife Hospital, and heartwarming reunion with her parents.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew found and rescued a distressed juvenile Brown Booby from La Jolla Cove cliffs after a two-day search and coordinated wildlife rescue effort.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew responded to a stranded Western Grebe and transported the bird for emergency care as distressed and deceased grebes are found along the Southern California coast.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew rescues a distressed cormorant from below the wall at Point La Jolla and transports the bird for emergency wildlife veterinary care.
💔 We’re devastated to see another Western Gull fledgling entangled in fishing gear in La Jolla. On August 10, we documented Beryl, a young Western Gull entangled in fishing line and a large lure. Despite days of searching, we were unable to find her again
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew found and responded to a Pelagic Cormorant in distress during a Search Scout survey in La Jolla, helping the bird reach emergency veterinary care.
Follow the remarkable rescue of an entangled Brown Pelican at Crystal Cove, from fishing-gear injuries through rehabilitation to his return to the wild.
After weeks of documenting entangled seabirds at Point La Jolla, a precious Brandt’s Cormorant finally became reachable. Meet Azurite and follow her journey from fishing gear entanglement to rescue and a second chance.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Crew rescued a Brandt’s Cormorant entangled in fishing gear at La Jolla Cove and transported the bird to wildlife rehabilitation for care.
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®
Jewels of La Jolla Updates
Discover Jewels of the Cove, a Wildlife Jewels celebration of La Jolla wildlife through art, photography, wildlife rescue stories, and conservation.
Discover a juvenile Yellow-crowned Night Heron observed along the La Jolla coastline during Wildlife Jewels’ EYES® monitoring—and the artwork this magical bird inspired for Jewels of the Cove™.
Save the date for Jewels of the Cove™ by Wildlife Jewels® on October 2 at Brockton Villa during the La Jolla Art Walk. Celebrate La Jolla’s extraordinary wildlife through art, stories, and ocean-inspired experiences.✨💜💎
Wildlife Jewels hosted Paint the Jewels of La Jolla at Kellogg Park, a community art activity celebrating real coastal wildlife observed, documented, and helped through local conservation efforts.
We’re delighted to spotlight two of La Jolla’s magical coastal jewels—baby cormorant nestlings, resting beautifully in their nest above the sea. ✨💜💎
What a magical evening at Jewels of the Cove. Wildlife Jewels was delighted to host a special evening unveiling Jewels of the Cove, our new educational art collection inspired by the extraordinary coastal wildlife of La Jolla, at the beautiful Brockton Villa.
Wildlife Jewels® is hosting a special World Wildlife Day Celebration in La Jolla on Saturday, March 7—a community-focused event inspired by the incredible coastal wildlife of La Jolla, San Diego.
Meet Charoite the Harbor Seal—one of La Jolla’s precious coastal jewels 🦭✨ We recently had the delight of observing her from a respectful distance, and her story is now inspiring a new addition to our Jewels of La Jolla educational art series.
Discover Indicolite, a majestic Brandt’s cormorant of La Jolla Cove. Spotted during a Wildlife Jewels EYES monitoring walk, he now joins the Jewels of La Jolla collection—highlighting the beauty and importance of protecting coastal birds.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day 2026 with Wildlife Jewels! Discover Paraíba the rescued Common Loon and our new USFWS migratory bird transport permit.
Rhinos have walked our planet for millions of years, playing a vital role in the wild landscapes they inhabit. Yet today, three of the world’s five rhino species are Critically Endangered.
Celebrate World Shorebirds Day with Wildlife Jewels at Crystal Cove State Park and discover Willets, Whimbrels, Black Turnstones, Marbled Godwits, and the coastal habitats shorebirds depend on.
Celebrate California Wildlife Day, National Hummingbird Day, and California Biodiversity Day while raising awareness of the urgent need to protect every individual wild animal and the habitats they depend on.
Discover why Antarctic krill are vital to the Southern Ocean food web and how protecting krill helps penguins, whales, seals, seabirds, and other wildlife.
Celebrate World Seabird Day with Wildlife Jewels and learn how field monitoring, rescue support, and conservation help protect California's remarkable seabirds.
Celebrate World Seabird Day with Wildlife Jewels and learn how field monitoring, rescue support, and conservation help protect California's remarkable seabirds.
Today is World Albatross Day.
Last year, during Southern California’s seabird crisis, Wildlife Jewels had the opportunity to document a precious Laysan Albatross receiving expert care at Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center after potentially suffering from domoic acid poisoning.
Happy World Migratory Bird Day 🕊️💙
This year’s theme, “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter,” reminds us that community observations can play a powerful role in protecting migratory birds.
Happy World Wildlife Day. 🌍🦋🌿
Proclaimed by the United Nations, World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on March 3 to celebrate wild animals and plants and recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.
What a beautiful Earth Day at the coast! Thank you to everyone who joined Wildlife Jewels for our Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife at Corona del Mar State Beach.
What a fabulous day at the coast! 💙 Thank you to everyone who joined Wildlife Jewels for our New Year Sweep for Wildlife at Corona del Mar State Beach. Together, our community made the shoreline safer for both people and wildlife—while learning about our local seabirds and marine life, the threats they face, and simple actions we can all take to protect them.
Kick off the year by protecting California’s coastal wildlife—while learning about local seabirds, including iconic brown pelicans and the inspiring story of a resilient resident gull.
What a fabulous day! Thank you to everyone who joined Wildlife Jewels® for our Sweep for Wildlife cleanup at Corona del Mar State Beach. Together we made the shoreline safer for people and wildlife—while learning about our local seabirds and marine life, the threats they face, and simple actions we can all take to protect them.
Wildlife Jewels continues to document seabird entanglements in La Jolla, particularly at Point La Jolla, as birds face fishing gear and other pressures.