The Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road, Okemos) brings back the Music in Nature concert series beginning in June. Two different music groups will perform LIVE at the Gathering Circle, while visitors have the choice to listen concert-style, while walking the trails, during a picnic or freely moving around the park.

Event schedule:

• Sunday, June 13 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm: Pretty Shaky String Band

• Sunday, September 19 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm: Monte Pride

Kicking off our Music in Nature Series this year is the Pretty Shaky String Band. This band is comprised of Michigan musicians of all levels, in fact many of Michigan’s finest folk musicians are Shaky alumni! This group plays old time music from Appalachia, the Midwest, Celtic and French-Canadian influence.

Monte Pride will be the musical performance in September to close out the series. Monte Pride features a Michigan born and raised singer-songwriter who brings stories of love, loss and healing to soul stirring songs on the guitar.

“The Harris Nature Center and HNC Foundation are excited to bring back Music in Nature this year after a pause in 2020,” stated Harris Nature Center Coordinator Kati Adams. “All those who attend can enjoy this outdoor event in amphitheater style seating in the woods or while walking the grounds and trails at the Harris Nature Center.”  

These events are sponsored by the Harris Nature Center Foundation and are free to the public. For more information about this and other programs offered at the Harris Nature Center, contact the center at hnc@meridian.mi.us or call 517.349.3866.