Wildlife Jewels: Plant for Hummingbirds — Volunteers Plant Native Habitat at Sunset Ridge Park
Wildlife Jewels hosted its Plant for Hummingbirds celebration in honor of National Hummingbird Day. Together with families and neighbors, volunteers installed 132 native pollinator plants, improving habitat for hummingbirds, monarch butterflies, and other pollinators.
Group of volunteers ready to plant at Sunset Ridge Park during Wildlife Jewels’ Plant for Hummingbirds event. Saturday September 6, 2025
Wildlife Jewels: Plant for Hummingbirds — Volunteers Plant Native Habitat at Sunset Ridge Park
September 6 · Sunset Ridge Park, Newport Beach
Wildlife Jewels—a Newport Beach–based 501(c)(3)—hosted its Plant for Hummingbirds celebration in honor of National Hummingbird Day. Together with families and neighbors, volunteers installed 132 native pollinator plants, improving habitat for hummingbirds, monarch butterflies, and other pollinators.
Event Overview
On Saturday, September 6, Wildlife Jewels—a Newport Beach–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit—hosted its National Hummingbird Day “Plant for Hummingbirds” event at Sunset Ridge Park. Volunteers installed 132 native pollinator plants, improving habitat for hummingbirds, monarch butterflies, and other pollinators. The program showcased educational works of art and posters from Wildlife Jewels’ Arts of Wildlife Collection spotlighting stories of locally rescued pollinators and sharing information about hummingbirds, monarchs, native plants, and simple, science-informed actions residents can take. Remarks were provided by Executive Director Azi Sharif (Wildlife Jewels) and guest speaker Newt Likier (Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center). Greg Haynes, Public Works Supervisor (City of Newport Beach), introduced the Butterfly Garden, plant palette, and planting directions. With plant support from the City of Newport Beach (120 plants) and in-kind contributions from Roger’s Gardens and Sprinkles, the community came together to beautify the park and support hummingbirds, monarchs, and other pollinators.
Event Highlights
Works from the Wildlife Jewels Arts of Wildlife Collection spotlighted rescue stories of local hummingbirds and a monarch butterfly.
Educational posters featured pollinator-inspired innovations and simple, science-informed actions residents can use at home.
Founder & Executive Director Azi Sharif shared practical ways the community can support hummingbirds.
Guest speaker Newt Likier (Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center) offered guidance on wildlife-safe yards and responsible feeder care.
Greg Haynes, Public Works Supervisor (City of Newport Beach), introduced the Sunset Ridge Park Butterfly Garden, the day’s plant palette, and planting directions.
A memorable moment: a monarch butterfly landed on a freshly planted flower—a real-time reminder of community conservation at work.
Acknowledgments
This event was made possible with support from the City of Newport Beach (including 120 native plants) and in-kind contributions from Roger’s Gardens and Sprinkles. Huge thanks to every volunteer who helped make the park more vibrant and pollinator-friendly.
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Wildlife Jewels’ “Pink Opal the Hummingbird Gem” Fine Art educational display at Sunset Ridge Park.
This adorable hummingbird was rescued and cared for by the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center. We’re creating an art collection in her honor to help educate our community about protecting hummingbirds and their nests. Her collection will debut soon as part of the Wildlife Jewels Collections.
Image credit: by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels /A memorable moment: a monarch butterfly landed on a freshly planted flower—a real-time reminder of community conservation at work.
Wonderful native plants for Hummingbirds & Butterflies at Sunset Ridge Park. Provided by the City of Newport Beach ( 120 native plants)
Cupcakes donated in-kind by Sprinkles for Hummingbird Day at Sunset Ridge Park.
Native plants donated in-kind by Roger’s Gardens for Hummingbird Day at Sunset Ridge Park..
Photos from our Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies Event at Sunset Ridge Park, September 6, 2025
Inspiring Day! We planted flowers for hummingbirds & butterflies, learned about the native plants they love, explored fascinating facts about hummingbirds & butterflies, innovations inspired by them, the major threats they face, and how to protect them. We also had the chance to witness a precious monarch butterfly feeding on a freshly planted flower, and admired hummingbird & butterfly-inspired fine art, while enjoying delicious cupcakes!
Lovely Plants by City of Newport Beach and Roger’s Gardens
Cupcakes by Sprinkles Cupcakes
Fine Art by Wildlife Jewels Arts “Peridot the Hummingbird Gem and Pink Opal the Baby Hummingbird” Canvas mixed media showcased + Wildlife Jewels Collections “Peridot the Hummingbird” ceramic ornament & Mandarin Garnet the Monarch Butterfly Art
Discover Wildlife Jewels’ Pollinator Jewels Educational Resource!
Discover the incredible pollinators of Southern California! We’re excited to share the beauty and fascinating behaviors of our local pollinators, highlight the importance of native plants, and inspire action to protect them.
Join us in exploring, learning, and taking action to protect our precious Pollinators!
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Wildlife Jewels’ Hummingbird Day Featured in Stu News Newport
We’re thrilled to be featured! The wonderful article highlights our community planting at Sunset Ridge Park!
Read the article: LINK
Images: Wildlife Jewels from Stu News Newport.
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Wildlife Jewels 2nd Annual National Hummingbird Day Plant for Hummingbirds Celebration Newport Beach!
Celebrate the enchanting beauty of hummingbirds with Wildlife Jewels in the beautiful coastal town of Newport Beach! We invite you to be part of our 2nd Annual National Hummingbird Day Plant for Hummingbirds™ Celebration, where nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts will come together to plant native flowers and learn about local hummingbird species.
Join Wildlife Jewels for our 2nd Annual National Hummingbird Day Plant for Hummingbirds Celebration!
Hosted by Wildlife Jewels® | Newport Beach, CA
Celebrate the enchanting beauty of hummingbirds with Wildlife Jewels in the beautiful coastal town of Newport Beach!
We invite you to be part of our 2nd Annual National Hummingbird Day Plant for Hummingbirds™ Celebration, where nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts will come together to plant native flowers and learn about local hummingbird species.
Be inspired by beautiful art featuring a magical baby hummingbird, lovingly created to capture the wonder of this enchanting local rescue story.
Plant native flowers that nurture and support our precious hummingbird.Discover fascinating facts about local hummingbird species and simple everyday actions you can take to help protect them.
Reserve your Spot HERE
Discover Wildlife Jewels’ Plant for Hummingbirds Program HERE
© Wildlife Jewels / Azi S. Malaya the Allen's Hummingbird Roger's Gardens Newport Beach
Meet Malaya Garnet — a precious Allen’s hummingbird we recently had the delight of observing! This Saturday, Wildlife Jewels is celebrating Malaya and all the magical hummingbirds from around the world in honor of National Hummingbird Day.
We’ll be planting native flowers that support hummingbirds, sharing their stories, and educating the community about these precious jewels—all at the beautiful Sunset Ridge Park in Newport Beach.
Wildlife Jewels “Peridot the Hummingbird Gem” Fine Art +
A lovely Hummingbird nest with two eggs
Two precious rescued Hummingbirds by Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center of Orange County Wildlife Rehabilitation at Wildlife Jewels Plant for Butterflies and Hummingbirds at Castaways Park, December 8th 2024
Hibiscus Paraplu Pink at Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies at Castaways Park
Photos from our Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies Event at Castaways Park, 8 December 2024
Inspiring Day! We planted flowers for hummingbirds & butterflies, learned about the native plants they love, explored fascinating facts about hummingbirds & butterflies, innovations inspired by them, the major threats they face, and how to protect them. We also had the chance to witness two precious rescued hummingbird in care, admired hummingbird & butterfly-inspired fine art, and enjoyed delicious cupcakes!
Lovely Plants by Roger’s Gardens & City of Newport Beach
Cupcakes by Sprinkles Cupcakes
Fine Art by Wildlife Jewels Arts “Peridot the Hummingbird” Canvas mixed media showcased + Wildlife Jewels Collections “Peridot the Hummingbird” ceramic ornament & Mandarin Garnet the Monarch Butterfly Art
Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds at the Newport Beach Civic Center | Sprinkles Cupcakes, Roger's Gardens Plants, Wildlife Jewels Collections Peridot the Hummingbird Fine Art & Ornament
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We’re gearing up to host another Plant for Hummingbirds™ event in Newport Beach! 🌿🌺
Coming Soon: Help Us Plant & Protect Habitat for Hummingbirds
🌿 Get Ready to Plant for Hummingbirds: Our Next Event is Almost Here! 🌺
We’re gearing up to host another exciting Plant for Hummingbirds™ event in Newport Beach! Join us to plant beautiful native blooms, restore precious hummingbird habitat, and learn about these magical little birds — all while creating a lasting impact!
Space is limited, stay tuned — we’ll be announcing the date soon!
Discover Wildlife Jewels’ Plant for Hummingbirds Program HERE
Wildlife Jewels “Peridot the Hummingbird Gem” Fine Art +
A lovely Hummingbird nest with two eggs
Two precious rescued Hummingbirds by Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center of Orange County Wildlife Rehabilitation at Wildlife Jewels Plant for Butterflies and Hummingbirds at Castaways Park, December 8th 2024
Hibiscus Paraplu Pink at Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies at Castaways Park
Photos from our Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies Event at Castaways Park, 8 December 2024
Inspiring Day! We planted flowers for hummingbirds & butterflies, learned about the native plants they love, explored fascinating facts about hummingbirds & butterflies, innovations inspired by them, the major threats they face, and how to protect them. We also had the chance to witness two precious rescued hummingbird in care, admired hummingbird & butterfly-inspired fine art, and enjoyed delicious cupcakes!
Lovely Plants by Roger’s Gardens & City of Newport Beach
Cupcakes by Sprinkles Cupcakes
Fine Art by Wildlife Jewels Arts “Peridot the Hummingbird” Canvas mixed media showcased + Wildlife Jewels Collections “Peridot the Hummingbird” ceramic ornament & Mandarin Garnet the Monarch Butterfly Art
Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds at the Newport Beach Civic Center | Sprinkles Cupcakes, Roger's Gardens Plants, Wildlife Jewels Collections Peridot the Hummingbird Fine Art & Ornament
Meet Wildlife Jewels Peridot the Hummingbird: Discover her story and her fine arts collection.
📷 📹 © Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies at Castaways Park
Past Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds Updates
Wildlife Jewels Conservation Partners & Collaborators Updates
Wildlife Jewels World Wildlife Day Updates
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Updates
Wildlife Jewels Sweep for Wildlife Updates
Thrilled to see Wildlife Jewels’ Plant for Hummingbirds featured in the LA Times Daily Pilot!
Thrilled to see Wildlife Jewels’ Plant for Hummingbirds featured in the LA Times Daily Pilot!
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!
Checkout the article HERE!
Wildlife Jewels’ “Peridot the Hummingbird Gems Dreams” Painting featured, Newport Beach
Discover Wildlife Jewels’ Peridot the Hummingbird!
Discover Wildlife Jewels’ Peridot the Hummingbird Conservation Collection!
Two precious rescued Hummingbirds by Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center of Orange County Wildlife Rehabilitation at Wildlife Jewels Plant for Butterflies and Hummingbirds at Castaways Park, December 8th 2024
Discover the story of these two precious hummingbirds provided by Cindi!
The Juvenile Anna's hummingbird was from Laguna Niguel on December 3. He was trapped in a house for many hours. He collapsed from exhaustion & the home owner scooped him up & brought him to me. He was completely depleted of all energy & had suffered a concussion as a result of hitting his head on the ceiling. He was om pain/ anti-inflammatory medication for 3 days. He was given a special diet to help him recover from exhaustion. He recovered well and was released back into the wild where he was found on December 17.
The adult male Allen's hummingbird was from Irvine & had hit a window. He suffered a head injury & a slight spinal injury as a result of hitting the window. He was near the Google building near John Wayne Airport. There are a lot of glass high risers around that area. This little hummingbird recovered nicely and was released back into the wild on December 17.
To learn more about ways you can help protect hummingbirds from window strikes see the links below.
CollidEscape.org,
Featherfriendly.com
Flap.org
To learn more about Hummingbirds visit ifoundahummingbird.com. To report an injured or distressed Hummingbird you can contact:
Cindi Galey: 714-580-1793
Anne Stratton: 714-454-7707
Image Courtesy of ifoundahummingbird.com | Anna's Male Dec 2024 Release Collage.
Wildlife Jewels “Peridot the Hummingbird Gem” Fine Art +
A lovely Hummingbird nest with two eggs
Hibiscus Paraplu Pink at Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies at Castaways Park
Photos from our Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies Event at Castaways Park, 8 December 2024
Inspiring Day! We planted flowers for hummingbirds & butterflies, learned about the native plants they love, explored fascinating facts about hummingbirds & butterflies, innovations inspired by them, the major threats they face, and how to protect them. We also had the chance to witness two precious rescued hummingbird in care, admired hummingbird & butterfly-inspired fine art, and enjoyed delicious cupcakes!
Lovely Plants by Roger’s Gardens & City of Newport Beach
Cupcakes by Sprinkles Cupcakes
Fine Art by Wildlife Jewels Arts “Peridot the Hummingbird” Canvas mixed media showcased + Wildlife Jewels Collections “Peridot the Hummingbird” ceramic ornament & Mandarin Garnet the Monarch Butterfly Art
Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds at the Newport Beach Civic Center | Sprinkles Cupcakes, Roger's Gardens Plants, Wildlife Jewels Collections Peridot the Hummingbird Fine Art & Ornament
Meet Wildlife Jewels Peridot the Hummingbird: Discover her story and her fine arts collection.
📷 📹 © Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies at Castaways Park