Sweep for Wildlife: A Recap from the Wildlife Jewels King Tides Beach Cleanup in Solana Beach!

Wildlife Jewels Sweep and Learn for Wildlife King Tides walk in Solana Beach, Sunday November 17th, 2024

What an incredible day! Thank you all for joining Wildlife Jewels® at our Sweep & Learn for Wildlife King Tides Beach Cleanup Walk at Fletcher Cove Beach!

On Sunday, November 17th, Wildlife Jewels hosted the King Tides Beach Cleanup Walk at Fletcher Cove Beach as part of our Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Program—and such an inspiring day it was!

Our focus for this event was:

• Removing debris that poses a threat to coastal wildlife.

• Educating the community about the unique wildlife inhabitants of Fletcher Cove Beach and how we can all play a role in protecting them and preserving our beautiful coastline.

• Discovering the coastline’s wonders during King Tides.

A Huge Thank You to Our Volunteers!

We were thrilled to see the Solana Beach community come together with such enthusiasm, dedication, and passion for the environment. Your efforts made a substantial impact, helping to protect the precious wildlife that calls this beach home.

Together, we removed harmful debris such as:

• Charcoal and nails

• Plastic fragments and bottle caps

• Rope, Styrofoam, candy wrappers, plastic utensils, and more..

Each piece removed represents one less hazard for wildlife, preventing potential injuries or ingestion that can be life-threatening.

Looking Ahead

We’re excited to announce more wildlife exploration walks and beach cleanups in the coming months! These events are a fantastic way to connect with nature, learn about local wildlife, and make a positive impact on our environment.

If you’d like to join us for future activities or learn more about our Sweep for Wildlife Program, sign up using the link below. Together, we can create a safer, healthier environment for both wildlife and people.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with us!

A Day of Discovery and Connection

During our walk, we were treated to the sight of majestic pelicans soaring above the waves, graceful gulls, and playful pigeons foraging on the shore amidst dried seaweed. These encounters are a powerful reminder of why we do this work—to protect and cherish the diverse and stunning wildlife that shares our coast.

We’re excited to share that we have several wildlife exploration walks and clean-ups planned in the upcoming months! If you’re interested in learning more about and participating in our Sweep for Wildlife program activities, sign up through the link provided below!

Learn more about our Sweep for Wildlife initiative and get involved! Help us protect wildlife!

Wildlife Jewels Sweep and Learn for Wildlife Fletcher Cove Beach! November 17, 2024

On July 9th, we observed several beautiful Western Gulls picking up charcoal from the sand. Thanks to the incredible efforts of our dedicated volunteers during our August and November beach cleanups, we successfully removed at least 140 pounds of charcoal and burnt wood, along with 111 nails, microplastics, candy wrappers, tiny plastic fragments, and styrofoam. These cleanups have significantly reduced the hazards our precious wildlife might otherwise ingest.

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Wildlife Jewels® Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Beach Cleanup Solana Beach!

Wildlife Jewels® Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Beach Cleanup Solana Beach!

You’re invited to join Wildlife Jewels® for our Sweep & Learn for Wildlife Beach Cleanup Walk in Solana Beach!

Help us remove debris, learn about the majestic coastal wildlife residents in Solana Beach you're helping to protect, understand the threats they face, and discover actionable steps you can take every day to protect our precious wildlife.

Space is limited and registration is required. Learn more about our and register now to secure your spot!

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A recap from our August 25th Beach Cleanup!

On Sunday, August 25th, Wildlife Jewels organized and hosted a community beach cleanup at Fletcher Cove Beach, and we're thrilled to share that our collective efforts were featured in the San Diego Union Tribune! This event was part of our Sweep and Learn for Wildlife™ program. Our focus was on picking up debris while educating the community about the threats debris poses to native wildlife and how we can all contribute to protecting our precious wildlife and preserving our beautiful coastline.

We were delighted to see the Solana Beach community come together with such enthusiasm and commitment, making a substantial impact in protecting our invaluable wildlife.

We want to extend our Thanks to everyone who joined us at Fletcher Cove Beach yesterday!

Together, we prevented wildlife from ingesting harmful items such as charcoal, nails, small plastic fragments, candy wrappers, plastic utensils, and more. Your contribution in removing these items from the beach is invaluable, as every single piece of debris poses a serious threat to our wildlife.

During our walk, we also had the pleasure of observing majestic pelicans soaring through the sky—a beautiful reminder of the wildlife we’re striving to protect.

 Image by © Wildlife Jewels | California Brown Pelicans in flight August 25, 2024 Fletcher Cove Beach

Solana Beach Community Beach Cleanup Featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune | Wildlife Jewels

We’re delighted to share our cleanup has been featured in the San Diego Union Tribune! Read the full article here.

Wildlife Jewels Sweep and Learn for Wildlife Fletcher Cove Beach! August 25, 2024