Love is in the Air: Share our conservation-themed Valentines with your special someone

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the places, wildlife, and natural beauty that make the Upstate so easy to love.

From forest trails and mountain views to rare wildflowers and healthy habitats, the landscapes we protect together are worth every bit of devotion. To share the love, we reimagined a few favorite pop culture romances with a conservation twist — because when it comes to caring for the land and water that sustain our communities, it’s a love story that lasts forever.

Nobody puts Baby in a corner.

Healthy forests and protected lands give birds the space they need to nest, migrate, and, yes, do their version of dirty dancing.

I hate the way you smother forests.
I hate the way you swallow trees.
I hate how fast you grow…

Invasive species like kudzu can take over habitats and crowd out the native plants and wildlife that belong here. This Valentine’s Day, show some tough love — and support healthy native ecosystems across the Upstate.

Emily fell in love… with the view from Paris Mountain.

Iconic places like this remind us why protecting land close to home matters. From scenic vistas to quiet forests, conserved spaces make the Upstate a place worth falling for again and again.

Some love stories are rare… like the Pink Lady’s Slipper.

This native flower may look delicate, but protecting the habitats it depends on takes serious commitment. This Valentine’s Day, show some love for the special places that help rare species thrive across the Upstate — because nothing says romance like protecting something beautiful for generations to come.

Some love stories stand the test of time… and cold mountain streams.

Healthy rivers and protected headwaters help native trout — and entire ecosystems — thrive for generations. This Valentine’s Day, fall for the places where clean water and love for conservation run deep.

From peaceful forest paths to protected foothill views, conserved lands across the Upstate give us all space to explore, breathe, and fall in love with the outdoors.

This Valentine’s Day, take a walk or ride somewhere worth protecting.

Some rivalries are fierce… but this Valentine’s Day we’re rooting for love of wildlife to win.

Whether they chirp, tweet, or sing at sunrise, birds depend on protected habitats and clean water to thrive. Help keep the Upstate a place where every species has room to soar.