Thursday, August 9, 2012

Get in Tune with Nature Concert at Myles Standish State Forest




  


Myles Standish State Forest
Department of Conservation and Recreation
194 Cranberry Road, South Carver, MA
Contact: (508) 866-2580 x126


CARVER– 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, August 18th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm 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 3:00pm – 4:30pm.

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, August 19th.  Reasonable accommodations available upon request.  For more information, call (508) 866-2580 x126 or visit




The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), an agency of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, oversees 450,000 acres of parks and forests, beaches, bike trails, watersheds, dams, and parkways. Led by Commissioner Edward M. Lambert Jr., the agency’s mission is to protect, promote, and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural, and recreational resources. To learn more about DCR, our facilities, and our programs, please visit www.mass.gov/dcr.