Photo: Great Egret chicks at the San Dieguito Lagoon and a Snowy Egret photographed in Solana Beach observed during EYES field days; and community members painting the Wildlife Jewels Paint the Jewels of the World canvas during the World Wildlife Day Celebration in Newport Beach, California.
Paint the Jewels of the San Dieguito Lagoon
Wildlife Jewels is excited to bring Paint the Jewels to the San Dieguito Lagoon in collaboration with the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (SDRVC), which is hosting this special experience at the lagoon as part of its Art in Nature series.
Join us for a beautiful late-afternoon community event where art, wildlife, and nature come together. Participants will enjoy a guided nature walk through the San Dieguito Lagoon, hosted by SDRVC, followed by Wildlife Jewels’ artist-led Paint the Jewels collaborative painting workshop inspired by the magical wildlife inhabitants of the lagoon.
Paint the Jewels™ is a Wildlife Jewels community art program that brings people together to paint the wildlife that makes each place special—our living “jewels.” Through guided, artist-led painting experiences, participants connect with local wildlife, hear real stories from the field, and create collaborative artworks inspired by animals observed in each location.
We’re grateful to collaborate with the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, whose work helps preserve, protect, and share the natural and cultural resources of the San Dieguito River Valley.
Come discover the beauty of the San Dieguito Lagoon, learn about the precious wildlife residents, and help create a community painting inspired by its living jewels!
Event Details
Location: Birdwing Open Air Classroom, Del Mar, CA
Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 4:00 PM–6:30 PM
Reserve your spot now by registering below!
Paint the Jewels™ is a Wildlife Jewels Conservation Arts program—blending field observations, storytelling, and art to inspire wildlife protection.
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Inspired By #NatureForAll
Wildlife Jewels is honored to be a part of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) #NatureForAll community!
#NatureForAll is a global movement to inspire, celebrate and restore love of nature. It is founded on a very simple idea: the more people experience, connect with, and share their love for nature, the more support and action there will be for its conservation.
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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®
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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?
