Get in Tune with Nature Concert at Myles Standish State Forest

Massachusetts based, award-winning singer/songwriter Erica Wheeler will inspire pride and appreciation for Myles Standish State Forest and turn visitors’ experiences into songs. On Saturday, Aug. 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. enjoy a free family concert that will get you in tune with nature at the Myles Standish State Forest Amphitheater located at 194 Cranberry Road in South Carver.

Erica’s concerts take people on a journey through landscapes and experiences, combining song, story, and humor. She evokes in listeners their own sense of place, and through a group activity, she turns their experiences of the park into a song.  Inspirational, entertaining and educational, her sense of place program help renew the connection between people  and place today.  After the concert, visitors are invited to take part in a free educational hike through the Pine Barrens from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

The concert is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by Department of Conservation & Recreation, Friends of Myles Standish State Forest, Luna-C Arts, and the Wildlands Trust. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 19.  Reasonable accommodations available upon request.  For more information, call 508-866-2580 x126 or visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/mssf.htm or www.ericawheeler.com.