Enrich Your Sense of Place
Gain Practical and Creative Tools to Help People and Places Thrive.
with Erica Wheeler
Interpretive Trainer · Keynote Speaker ·Creative Mentor · Sense of Place Advocate
We often pass through the places where we live, work, or visit without feeling truly connected to them.
This work gives you a way to find your way back to what matters most: Connection. Meaning. Well-Being.
By uncovering sense of place stories, we regain a sense of place and belonging that is deeply needed in our world today.
I help professionals, organizations, and individuals discover their sense of place through keynotes, training, workshops, and mentoring built around my Sense of Place and Story Framework.
Hello, I’m Erica Wheeler
My approach has been honed and polished through decades of work in the field—helping interpreters, educators, conservation professionals, creatives, and soul seekers gain tools they can use to make a difference in their lives, their work, and their communities. Learn more about my work experience →
You might come to this work for different reasons.
You could be:
Seeking to craft a better interpretive program or refine your skills
Wanting to ignite public interest in conservation or historic preservation
Interested in developing a writing project for your personal or professional work
Or just wanting to live a life more connected to who and where you are
No matter where you start—from 1:1 mentoring to attending a conference keynote—what I provide is a pathway with proven tools and practices to gain a deeper connection with yourself, your work, your surroundings, and each other.
“You are missing out if you aren’t booking Erica for a workshop or training. Her “sense of place” concept featured excellent hands-on exercises in an area so often perceived as intangible, while her keynote was just the dose of inspiration we needed.”
—Chief of Interpretation, Arkansas State Parks and Tourism
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In my work with interpreters and parks, I've helped teams design programs that inspire genuine connection—not just inform—and reconnect with why this work matters.
With communities, I've supported engagement through crafted experiences such as customized concerts and workshops that help people discover shared stories and build stewardship for the places they call home.
With individuals, I've guided writers, educators, and creatives to find clarity, strengthen their voice, and navigate transitions with grounded purpose and ease.
When you begin your journey through my Sense of Place and Story Framework, a shift will happen. You'll see the familiar through new eyes. Ideas will be sparked and connections formed, and you'll have the tools to take action and make a difference in your own life and the lives of others.
“We brought Erica in to help us master the art of storytelling and to learn how to share the meaning of these places even more effectively. When we worked with Erica before, it was one of the most meaningful experiences of my career. I was thrilled by seeing the growth in rangers and the inspiration they gleaned.”
National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, DC
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Everyone has stories of place and belonging, waiting to be remembered and revealed.
Let’s find yours.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy, NextGen Summit, Mount Greylock, MA
Let’s bring your stories to life.
“Erica’s workshop rekindled my connection to nature that first inspired me to work in this field, and I left with the tools and resolve to tap more into the power of place as well as the inspiration to help others do the same.”
— Claire Dacey, Naturalist, Landscape Educator, MA