Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds— World Wildlife Day Celebration Newport Beach!
Celebrate the enchanting world of hummingbirds with Wildlife Jewels at a special community event dedicated to planting, learning, and protecting these magical birds. Held in Newport Beach’ beautiful Civic Center Park, this event brings together nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts to beautify our city while creating a more nourishing environment for local hummingbirds to flourish.
Space is limited — pre-registration is required. Learn more and register through the link below to secure your spot!
Saturday, February 28, 2026
2:00–5:30 PM
Event Schedule
2:00–2:30 PM — Check-In
2:30–3:15 PM — Presentations
3:15–5:00 PM — Native Planting Activity
(Event concludes at 5:30 PM)
Location: Newport Beach Civic Center Park
100 Civic Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Parking: Available FREE onsite!
Registration
Space is limited and planting supplies are reserved for registered participants. Please register below to confirm your spot.
Plant for Hummingbirds™ is a Wildlife Jewels®’ Conservation program—blending storytelling, art, and conservation action to inspire hummingbird protection.
Reserve your spot now by registering below!
Plant for Hummingbirds!
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Hummingbird Photo by Troy Michael Photography
Wildlife Jewels’ Newport Beach World Wildlife Day in the News!
Get Involved: Paint the Jewels of the World!
Participate in the Wildlife Jewels’ Paint the Jewels™ of the World Collective Art activities and contribute to large paintings showcasing nearly-threatened, endangered and vulnerable species like the Monarch Butterfly, keystone species such as the Antarctic Krill, and our local coastal wildlife like Brown Pelicans and Whales.
Engage in a hands-on artistic experience while learning about each species' importance in our ecosystems and the urgent conservation efforts needed to protect them!
Highlights from the Wildlife Jewels World Wildlife Day Celebration 2025!
Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds!
Featured Speakers
Azi Sharif, PhD — Wildlife Jewels
Orange County Supervisor District 5 Monarch Butterfly Waystation Committee
Andy Blue — Persian Leopard and Lion Cubs Rescue
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.
For SPONSORSHIP Opportunities, Email Partnerships@WildlifeJewels.org
Get Involved: Volunteer for World Wildlife Day Newport Beach!
As a volunteer, you’ll help bring this exciting event to life through art, conservation, ocean stewardship, marine debris education, planting, and community engagement. Teens, college students, and community members are all welcome—no experience needed!
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?
We are delighted to see Wildlife Jewels' Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies featured in the news! Thank you to the Daily Pilot for the fantastic article!
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