Wildlife Jewels and Newport Bay Conservancy: Lowell Elementary Students Connect with Pollinators Through Art
Wildlife Jewels Arts workshop led by founder & artist of Wildlife Jewels workshop co-hosted with the Newport Bay Conservancy for Lowell Elementary Students at the Upper Newport Bay
We recently co-led a wonderful art workshop with Newport Bay Conservancy for the students of Lowell Elementary. The workshop focused on raising awareness about the magnificent and unique pollinators that inhabit Upper Newport Bay, including the precious Monarch Butterfly, the Bush Sunflower, and the adorable Anna’s Hummingbird.
In partnership with Newport Bay Conservancy and OC Parks, the workshop combined educational materials about Upper Newport Bay’s unique pollinators with hands-on art activities led by Azi Sharif, artist and founder of Wildlife Jewels.
Students explored the vital role these pollinators play in the ecosystem and learned simple ways they can help protect them — all while painting these remarkable species through a hands-on art and education experience.
It was inspiring to see the students’ creativity and passion for pollinators shine through their artwork!
Inspiring day of art and learning in honor of pollinators!
Drawing and painting pollinators, exploring their amazing features and the innovations they inspire—while learning about the threats they face and planting to help protect them!
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Wildlife Jewels’ Plant for Pollinators Conservation Arts Workshop with Pacific Ridge School! 🌿🎨🦋
On January 17th, we had the joy of leading a creative and educational art workshop where students explored and illustrated precious pollinators—like hummingbirds and butterflies—and the native plants that help support them.
Such a beautiful way to inspire conservation through the arts!
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Wildlife Jewels’ Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies with Pacific Ridge School at Poinsettia Park, Carlsbad!
On January 9th, we had the pleasure of hosting an inspiring planting activity at Carlsbad’s Poinsettia Park, where dedicated students from Pacific Ridge School planted native plants to help support local pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies.
A wonderful hands-on experience that nurtures both nature and future conservation leaders!
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Past Wildlife Jewels Youth Updates
We recently co-led a wonderful art workshop with Newport Bay Conservancy for the students of Lowell Elementary. The workshop focused on raising awareness about the magnificent and unique pollinators that inhabit Upper Newport Bay, including the precious Monarch Butterfly, the Bush Sunflower, and the adorable Anna’s Hummingbird.
We recently had the joy of hosting a series of art and conservation workshops for the dedicated 7th-grade Service Learning students from Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad!
We recently had the pleasure of participating in the Back Bay Science Center's Biodiversity Bash in celebration of California Biodiversity Day!
Such an inspiring day at Earth Day at the Bay as we came together to raise awareness for the preservation of our precious local wildlife and their habitats! It was a delight engaging the community in our efforts to inspire wildlife protection through the arts!
We recently had the pleasure of hosting a vibrant art workshop as part of Wildlife Jewels’ PETAL™ Conservation Arts Program, with the dedicated 7th-grade Service Learning students from Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad!
Join us TOMORROW at Newport Bay Conservancy’s Earth Day at the Bay! Come paint with Wildlife Jewels® and connect with the incredible wildlife of Upper Newport Bay through our "Paint for Wildlife" activity!
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Painting & Planting activities alongside the dedicated 7th-grade Service Learning students from Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad!
Inspiring day! Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting one of our Learn from Wildlife art activities at Franklin Elementary's STEAM Night! It was incredible to see the students' creativity as they illustrated Wildlife Jewels’ Rubellite the Elegant Tern, Pink Tourmaline the Pelican…
🌿✨ We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for our World Wildlife Day Celebration in Newport Beach! 🦏🐋🎨 On Saturday, March 1, Wildlife Jewels hosted a vibrant community event at the Newport Beach Civic Center Community Room & Park, bringing together nature enthusiasts, community members, and wildlife conservation and rescue organizations.
Meet Wildlife Jewels Peridot the Hummingbird: Discover her story and her fine arts collection.
Wildlife Jewels Conservation Partners & Collaborators Updates
Wildlife Jewels is proud to announce we have joined the Zoological Disaster Response, Rescue, and Recovery!
Unveiling the Wildlife Jewels Scapolite Chuck the Owl Collection — a special collaboration with San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife! This enchanting capsule features original artwork and designs by Wildlife Jewels® Collections , celebrating Chuck—a majestic Western Screech Owl and beloved wildlife ambassador.
One Week Left to Enter the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition World Penguin Day Art Contest! Dive into the magic of Antarctica and discover how to paint an Adélie Penguin with Wildlife Jewels!
We’re excited to introduce the Wildlife Jewels x Project Wildlife Ambassadors Collection! This artistic collection features enchanting designs, complementary colors, and vibrant prints, all exclusively created by Wildlife Jewels to raise awareness for the majestic Wildlife Ambassadors of San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife — including Hannah the Pygmy Hippo, Brawley the Coyote, and Rita the Raccoon!
Thank you for joining us at the Wildlife Jewels & San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife Art for Wildlife Fundraiser! During this special event, we unveiled our new Wildlife Jewels x Project Wildlife Ambassadors Collection, inspired by Project Wildlife's incredible Wildlife Ambassadors.
Join us for an exciting evening all about wildlife! Meet Wildlife Ambassadors, learn about Project Wildlife’s work and grab some delicious food and drinks at Serpentine Cider!
Hannah’s story has touched our hearts, and we’re thrilled to celebrate her journey by creating a special work of art, “Hannah the Pygmy Hippo’s Dreams”, capturing her beauty and resilience. This piece, along with other designs, will be part of our upcoming Wildlife Jewels® Collections Conservation Capsule dedicated to Hannah.
We recently had the pleasure of visiting San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Project Wildlife Campus and meeting their precious wildlife ambassadors. It was a delight to learn about and photograph the majestic wildlife ambassadors.
Today, we are delighted to celebrate this special World Krill Day through the arts, inspired by the beautiful, fascinating, and science-fiction-like Antarctic Krill. Please join us as we explore and honor these incredible creatures!
We are excited to share a sneak peek of the upcoming launch of Wildlife Jewels Collections Thandi and Zolani conservation capsule collection. This exclusive collection features fine art, decor, and fashion pieces inspired by precious Thandi the Rhino and her calf Zolani, aimed at supporting rhino conservation through shops, education, outreach exhibitions, and more.
Wildlife Jewels® is honored to join the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) as a Coalition Member.
Wildlife Jewels World Wildlife Day Updates
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.
Wildlife Jewels Rescue Updates
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.
Wildlife Jewels is searching for Beryl, a recently fledged Western Gull in La Jolla with fishing line and a lure wrapped around her beak. Learn how to report a sighting.
A Second Chance for an Entangled Brown Pelican. One moment of awareness helped change the course of his life. On July 22, 2026, a Wildlife Jewels® Search Scout survey at Crystal Cove State Park became an unexpected rescue mission.
Wildlife Jewels continues monitoring injured harbor seal pup Kyanite at La Jolla's Children's Pool. Giving her space to haul out could provide a chance for rescue.
Wildlife Jewels documented at least 10 entangled cormorants in one day at Point La Jolla. Learn about this growing seabird entanglement crisis and ongoing monitoring efforts.
Wildlife Jewels® documented Blue-Banded Brown Pelican 429 during a Point La Jolla Search Scout survey, helping track the bird's recovery after rehabilitation.
During our EYES field surveys at Children’s Pool, we have continued observing the same injured harbor seal pup since June 28. She has a deep wound near her left shoulder/front flipper and appears to have difficulty moving.
During our EYES Children’s Pool survey yesterday, Wildlife Jewels documented a precious seal pup with a concerning open wound on the left neck/shoulder area.
Wildlife Jewels Sweep for Wildlife Updates
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.
Be part of our Coastal Cleanup Day Sweep for Wildlife, where community members and wildlife advocates will come together to remove harmful debris, protect coastal wildlife, and learn about the threats marine debris poses to our oceans.
What a Fabulous Day! Thank you all for joining Wildlife Jewels® for our Summer Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Beach Cleanup Walk at Fletcher Cove Beach!
Thank you for joining us at the Wildlife Jewels Earth Day Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Beach Cleanup Walk! Your dedication to cleaning the beach and protecting our precious wildlife is truly appreciated.
You’re invited to join Wildlife Jewels on Sunday, April 27th, from 4-6 PM for our 2nd Annual Earth Day “Sweep & Learn for Wildlife” Walk in the beautiful coastal town of Corona del Mar!
We’re excited to share highlights from our recent pollinator arts program with the wonderful 7th-grade Service Learning students from Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad.