Wildlife Jewels Plant for Pollinators: Painting & Planting with Pacific Ridge School
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Painting & Planting activities alongside the dedicated 7th-grade Service Learning students from Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad!

Wildlife Jewels PETAL Conservation w/ Pacific Ridge School: February 5th Monarch Butterfly Day, planting activity at Carlsbad Poinsettia Park. The students planted native plants that will help support and attract local pollinators. On February 13th, we held a painting activity where students painted beautiful hummingbirds, butterflies, and native plants, highlighting the importance of protecting pollinators. Planting activity photographs by Ashley Hurwitz.
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Painting & Planting activities alongside the dedicated 7th-grade Service Learning students from Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad!
As part of Wildlife Jewels’ Pollinator Engagement Through Arts, Leadership, and Conservation (PETAL™ Conservation) program!
The program featured exciting art workshops, where students learned about San Diego's native Hummingbirds & Butterflies and their critical role in our ecosystem. They created stunning artwork inspired by these precious pollinators, exploring both the beauty and the challenges they face.
This was complemented by planting activities at Carlsbad Poinsettia Park, where the students put their learning into action by planting native plants to help support and attract local pollinators.
It was incredibly inspiring to see how the students' creativity and passion for conservation came together to support pollinators! We’re so proud of the invaluable work the students did, which will benefit both pollinators and our ecosystem, creating lasting benefits for both people and the environment!
On February 5th, we held a planting activity at Carlsbad Poinsettia Park in honor of Monarch Butterfly Day. The students planted native plants that support local pollinators. On February 13th, we held a painting activity where students painted beautiful hummingbirds, butterflies, and native plants, highlighting the importance of protecting pollinators.
Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies Monarch Butterfly Day w/ Pacific Ridge School!
On February 5th, we had the pleasure of leading a wonderful planting activity at Carlsbad’s Poinsettia Park with the dedicated 7th-grade Service Learning students from Pacific Ridge School. Together, we planted native flowers to help support local pollinators—including hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and more—while learning about their essential roles in our ecosystem.
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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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Wildlife Jewels Paint for Pollinators Conservation Arts Workshop with Pacific Ridge School
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!

Wildlife Jewels’ PETAL Conservation Painting Workshop at Pacific Ridge School Carlsbad, February 13, 2025
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!
During the workshop, students explored the fascinating world of San Diego’s hummingbirds and butterflies, learned about the vital roles these pollinators play in our ecosystem, the challenges they face, and how native plants help support their survival.
With creativity and passion, students learned painting techniques and created vibrant works of art inspired by these precious pollinators—bringing to life their stunning colors, intricate patterns, and natural beauty, while also reflecting on the urgent need to protect them.
The exciting art workshop complemented planting activities, where students learned about some of the pollinators' favorite native plants, their importance, and even planted them at Carlsbad Poinsettia Park!


Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies with Pacific Ridge School at Poinsettia Park Carlsbad! Learn More!
Past Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds Updates
Wildlife Jewels Conservation Partners & Collaborators Updates
Wildlife Jewels World Wildlife Day Updates
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Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies Monarch Butterfly Day w/ Pacific Ridge School!
On February 5th, we had the pleasure of led a wonderful planting activity at Carlsbad’s Poinsettia Park with the dedicated 7th-grade Service Learning students from Pacific Ridge School. Together, we planted native flowers to help support local pollinators—including hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and more—while learning about their essential roles in our ecosystem.

Wildlife Jewels® Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies National Monarch Butterfly Day w/ Pacific Ridge School at Poinsettia Park Carlsbad, February 5, 2025, Photo by Ashley Hurwitz
On February 5th, we had the pleasure of led a wonderful planting activity at Carlsbad’s Poinsettia Park with the dedicated 7th-grade Service Learning students from Pacific Ridge School. Together, we planted native flowers to help support local pollinators—including hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and more—while learning about their essential roles in our ecosystem.
Students explored the fascinating world of pollinators, the importance of native plants in providing food and habitat, and took action by contributing to a healthier, more vibrant habitat. A special highlight: the activity coincided perfectly with National Monarch Butterfly Day! Students also learned about the Western Monarch Butterfly, the challenges they face, and how we can support their survival.
A beautiful day of learning, planting, and making a difference—for wildlife and the planet.



Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies at Poinsettia Park Carlsbad! January 9, 2025

Wildlife Jewels “Peridot the Hummingbird Gem” Fine Art +
A lovely Hummingbird nest with two eggs ifoundahummingbird.com
Photos from our Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies Event at Castaways Park, 8 December 2024
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
Wildlife Jewels Plant for Pollinators Conservation Arts Workshop with Pacific Ridge School
We recently hosted a wonderful art workshop as part of Wildlife Jewels’ Plant for Pollinator Conservation Arts program, with 7th-grade Service Learning students from Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad!

Wildlife Jewels’ Plant for Pollinator Conservation Arts Workshop at Pacific Ridge School Carlsbad, January 17, 2025
We recently hosted a wonderful art workshop as part of Wildlife Jewels’ Plant for Pollinator Conservation Arts program, with dedicated 7th-grade Service Learning students from Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad!
Students explored the fascinating world of San Diego’s Hummingbirds & Butterflies, discovered the challenges they face, and learned ways to protect them—including the importance of planting native plants to support pollinators.
So inspiring to see such beautiful artwork created in honor of these precious pollinators!
The exciting art workshop complemented planting activities, where students learned about some of the pollinators' favorite native plants, their importance, and even planted them at Carlsbad Poinsettia Park!



Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies with Pacific Ridge School at Poinsettia Park Carlsbad! Learn More!
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
Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies w/ Pacific Ridge School at Poinsettia Park Carlsbad!
On Thursday, January 9th, Wildlife Jewels hosted a planting activity at Carlsbad’s Poinsettia Park. Dedicated students from Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad came together to learn about majestic pollinators, the importance of native plants for wildlife, and took action by planting native flowers to support local hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other vital pollinators.

Wildlife Jewels® Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies at Poinsettia Park Carlsbad, January 9, 2025, Photo by Ashley Hurwitz
What an inspiring day! Wildlife Jewels® recently hosted a pollinator planting activity in collaboration with the City of Carlsbad at the beautiful Poinsettia Park, where dedicated 7th-grade Service Learning students from Pacific Ridge School came together to learn about majestic pollinators, the crucial role of native plants in supporting wildlife, and took action by planting native flowers to provide food and habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other vital pollinators!



Wildlife Jewels Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies at Poinsettia Park Carlsbad! January 9, 2025

Wildlife Jewels “Peridot the Hummingbird Gem” Fine Art +
A lovely Hummingbird nest with two eggs ifoundahummingbird.com
Photos from our Plant for Hummingbirds & Butterflies Event at Castaways Park, 8 December 2024