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Signs of LOVE Are Everywhere

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L-O-V-E SignThere really is a lot of love in Virginia.  It’s easy to see – LOVEwork signs out in the field, at historic sites, and many other beautiful places all across Virginia.

You’re sure to have noticed them, with over 275 LOVEworks throughout the Commonwealth!  Some are outside, some are inside.  They show up in public places, and private spaces.

The LOVEworks signs are created by various artists out of materials and themes that relate to the local area where the sign is placed. The goal is to have the signs as backdrops as visitors take their photo in front of the letters L-O-V-E.

If you love racing, check out the LOVEwork sign at the Richmond Raceway constructed with tires, a checkered-flag “O,” and helmets.  Or if old-fashioned horse power is more to your liking, you’ll need to visit the home of Secretariat at Meadow Event Park, the birthplace of the famous Triple Crown winner.

A lot of LOVE can be found at many wineries and breweries.  You can picture yourself in front of beautifully painted wine barrels at Potomac Point Vineyard or the LOVEwork sign created by Veterans at 6 Bears & a Goat Brewing Company, both in Northern Virginia.Antique Cars Near LOVE Sign

Headed to the beach?  Climb up on a giant-size Adirondack chairs in Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore.  Getting married?  Stop by the LOVEwork sign at the Welcome Center in New Church for a quick selfie, you’ll still get to the church on time.  Going on a weekend drive with your antique car club friends?  Be sure to capture a snap in front of the extra large LOVEworks at the Deltaville Museum in Deltaville!

Many of the LOVEworks are a destination in themselves.  You can visit the Salvage Dogs’ handiwork in Roanoke at their Black Dog Salvage for upcycled artwork at its finest!  If you travel to Floyd for business or pleasure, the LOVEwork sign at the Floyd Event Center is constructed of tree trunks and branches to indicate its focus on nature at their Eco-Village.  Or you could head over to Buffalo Mountain Ziplines to either admire their metal LOVE sculpture, or zip through the trees up close and personal.

There are LOVEworks Family Adventures, or a map of all the LOVEwork Installations for you to explore on your own.

Let’s face it, it’s easy to find LOVE in Virginia!

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Virginia is for Lovers NOT Litter!

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Littered CupThe cooler temperatures of Autumn are here at last!  It’s the perfect time to get outside for some fresh air!  And it’s also the perfect time to clean up some of the litter out of the landscape.

In partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation, we launched the “Virginia is for Lovers, Not Litter” month-long, statewide beautification campaign!  We want to raise awareness about the litter in our Commonealth, and promote ways to preserve Virginia’s picturesque roadways, landscapes and scenic views. We hope you’ll join us in cleaning up litter and improving recycling in your community.

Spread the word:  New laws are helping fight litter in the Commonwealth. In 2021, the Virginia General Assembly increased the litter tax payment for businesses and also increased the fines for those who litter. Litterers can be fined from $500 for a first offense to $2,500 and community service for subsequent offenses.Bug Car with Net

Then spread the love:  take the No Love for Litter Pledge to help us reach our goal of 5,000 pledges before the end of October!  Then take a look around the Lovers Not Litter website — learn more about Adopt-a-Highway or try your hand at the fun Litterbug Adventure game (for desktop or phones)!

And don’t forget to check out our Events Calendar to see what’s happening in your area of the state.

According to Keep America Beautiful’s 2020 National Litter Study, of all the litter found along roadways and highways, motorists generate 52.2% of litter and pedestrians 17.5%.  Don’t be a litterbug!  And educate others not to litter.  It can make a difference for all of Virginia.