Erica Wheeler

Whether you're a professional working to connect people and place, or simply interested in discovering and enriching your own sense of place, these programs were created to inspire, engage and delight you.

I specialize in working with organizations who want to offer unique, integrative, engaging outreach programs that connect people and place.

Overview

Workshops,Trainings & Retreats

Performances, Keynotes & Lectures

Experience & Testimonials

Programs offered

1. Celebrate Your Sense of Place Performance or workshop This program includes a customized sense of place concert/lecture or a short introductory workshop. 1 hour

1. Discover your Sense of Place Performance and short workshop This program includes a concert/lecture plus a short participatory workshop combination. Perfect for all ages and all levels of experience. 2 hours
   
   

3. Enrich your Sense of Place Performance and introductory workshop This program includes a concert/lecture plus a half-day workshop or training. An opportunity to discover and develop your sense of place. Especially for those curious about finding their sense of place stories. 1 hour concert plus 2-3 hour workshop.

4. Develop your Sense of Place Program Performance and in-depth workshop Full-day to multiple-day format. An opportunity to discover and develop your sense of place stories. Provides tools to inspire yourself and others. Additional time for generating ideas and for supportive feedback. 1 hour concert plus 6 hour workshop/training.

Connecting People and Place

In Your Classroom Educational Sense of Place Programs Sense of place performances, lectures, seminars and retreats for Schools

In Your Workplace For interpreters, educators, conservation professionals and more. Sense of place keynote performances, trainings and retreats for interpreters for educators for land trusts and other conservation organizations

In Your Community Public Events and Outreach Programs Sense of place performances, lectures, workshops and retreats Workshops & Retreats Performances and lectures

In Your Life Attend a program, read my writings, purchase my CD's or other gifts to enhance your life and help you “Live Soulfully” connected to place. View my calendar to find a program, and CD page for music.

Overview: Programs In a nutshell

1. Performances and Keynotes: From Public Programs to Professional Development Events Details here
   
   

Experience a journey across the American landscape through song, story and humor that explores the different ways people relate to place. Each program is customized and includes links to your local sense of place. Known for evoking personal connection to places and activating the "why" of conservation, my performances and keynotes nourish and recharge people. Inspire your staff and/or community with a powerful, engaging "sense of place" performance. Bring a passion for place into a whole new light.

2. Workshops and Trainings and more: From Introductory to In-depth Details here A. Celebrate your Sense of Place: Typically added as part of a performance, this brief introductory workshop is added when people are interested in a participatory component. Come just to listen and learn, or to engage and share your experiences. Uncover what sense of place means to you. I will help you start to create a song, story poem about your special place. Geared towards all ages, and all levels of experience.

B. Discover and Enrich your Sense of Place: Introductory to in-depth, these programs guide you through my five-step signature system. Dive deeper into what a place really means to you. Come away with tools and practices to express your sense of place and belonging, and an ability to inspire others to care about the places you care about. In part one you'll uncover your own stories of place and belonging. In part two you'll apply those skill to develop the story you want to tell. For all levels of experience, writers and non-writers alike. C. Develop your Sense of Place: Professional Development Trainings Especially for or Conservation Professionals, Interpreters, Educators and Advocates. Gain skills and tools to help you connect people to your place. Part one helps you enrich and articulate your own sense of place. Part two teaches you how to apply what you have learned to your site. Support is provided to generate and develop new ideas. Participants leave recharged, with new strategies, tools and methods for deeply connecting people to place. Leave with a step-by-step system you can use to keep yourself inspired, and to inspire others. For all levels of experience, writers and non-writers alike. More details{/span{/span D. Multiple-Day Retreats and Residences

E. VIP Special Care Supporters Programs Especially for conservation organizations and non-profits. Write for details!

Working together

Interested in bringing me to your town or event? Let's talk! I would love to connect with you personally and set up a programming discovery call to see if I can help you with your programming needs. After we discuss what you have in mind I can send you a proposal, customized to meet your needs and budget. Just write to me at erica@ericawheeler.com.

Or get a head start by filling out and emailing me a Program Inquiry Form