Engage Your Community Programs
Build Stronger Communities through Shared Sense of Place Experiences
Inspire people to rediscover their shared sense of identity through connecting with the power of place.
In a time when meaningful connections feel fleeting and harder to access, experiences that inspire a collective sense of belonging are more important than ever.
Whether through a celebratory concert, a hands-on workshop, an engaging walk, or collective reflection, these customized programs help people of all ages and backgrounds reconnect to who they are, their surroundings, and each other.
Keynotes & Concerts
Engaging events that blend original songs, stories, and conversation to celebrate community heritage, inspire collective connection, and uplift shared values.
Story Workshops
Interactive sessions combining storytelling, creativity, and reflection. Participants connect through personal experiences of place, bridging diverse backgrounds and perspectives..
Sense of Place Saunters
Walks and saunters to help participants connect with the power of place with presence, reflection, and history. Through a blend of place-centered stories and histories plus reflective prompts, practices and conversation. .
“We invited Erica out for a week to help celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Big Sur Land Trust with a variety of events. Her positive impact reverberated throughout our community and continues to this day. Erica’s ability to connect people and place beautifully aligned with our mission to strengthen communities and inspire stewardship.”
— Bill Leahy, Executive Director, Big Sur Land Trust, CA
Erica’s programs align with key funding priorities that will support your grant applications in areas such as:
✓Youth leadership programs to inspire personal and collective stories
✓Place-based storytelling and community engagement
✓Community-driven cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, and education
✓Inclusive, inter-generational programming that promotes belonging
✓Well-being and mental health through creative expression and connection to nature, history, and place.
Erica’s offerings can be tailored to meet program deliverables while elevating your mission whether you’re seeking local, state, or national funding.
Previous Partnerships & Collaborations
✓Smithsonian Affiliate Programs – Place-based storytelling workshops and keynotes.
✓National Endowment for the Arts- Community workshops, concerts and participatory showcase events
✓National Park Service Sites – Community engagement and sense of place programs.
✓ Youth Leadership Programs-To find a sense of belonging and identity through the power of place.
✓Regional Land Trusts – Events celebrating stewardship and place connection.
✓Learning Centers, Retreat Centers and Libraries – Writing and creativity workshops and concerts.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're ready to take the next step in building a stronger, more connected community, let’s create a program that aligns with your mission and vision!
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