Overland Expo Foundation

We are still in need of a few more volunteers for Overland Expo this upcoming weekend in Costa Mesa, California. If you are able to spare a few hours to help us out, we would love to have you join us! Volunteer requirements: ??Your interests align with the Overland Expo Foundation mission and will contribute toward its goals. ??Have good communication skills and the ability to talk with the public in a professional manner. ??Able to commit to 8 hours of service. Volunteer benefits: ??Custom swag exclusive to Foundation Volunteers ??Eligible to attend Overland Expo ?? Visit our website for more information and to apply! https://lnkd.in/gmtNkNeA #overlandexpofoundation #overlandexpo #overlandexposocal #overlandcommunity #volunteer #overlandresponsibly

Rounding out our (first) list of grant recipients for 2025, we are proud to announce the awarding of a $6,200 grant to TEAM OVERLAND from the Overland Expo Foundation for their Memorial Weekend Owyhee Canyonlands Adventure. The Memorial Weekend Owyhee Canyonlands Adventure offers an engaging outdoor adventure and serves as a vital platform for promoting mental wellness, community building, and a seamless reintegration process for our Veterans. Team Overland’s efforts are primarily focused on combating Veteran suicide, a mission they’ve made significant strides in. They recognize that Veterans struggling with mental health issues or addiction are at a higher risk of suicide. Their belief is strong: if these individuals have access to a trusted and positive support network, they are more likely to reach out for help. This philosophy is at the core of Team Overland’s mission, which they accomplish by getting people out to the woods and around a fire. They have a saying, “the fire facilitates,” and it does. The fire serves as a catalyst for organic connections, both with nature and the souls sharing the experience around the fire simply by sharing that space. This simple yet profound act of gathering around a fire sparks meaningful interactions and bonds. For more information about Team Overland and their overland adventures for Veteran families with the help of Kick-Ass Military Supporters to reintegrate Veterans by sharing campfires, friendship, and the overland adventure lifestyle visit their website: https://lnkd.in/eRsuk-hz #overlandexpofoundation #teamoverland #veterans #supportourveterans #therapy #outdoors #nature #overlanding #overlandresponsibly

We are proud to announce the awarding of a $7,500 grant to Fox Bravo Overland from the Overland Expo Foundation for their 2025 Operation Desert Fox team expedition. Team expeditions provide veterans, first responders, and service members with an introductory overland adventure experience. Each 10-day journey is designed to challenge participants physically and mentally, promote teamwork, and build a sense of accomplishment. Locations and routes vary and are selected to provide teammates the opportunity to explore vast and remote natural environments while having to rely on each other to succeed. Throughout the adventure, teams participate in a number of activities including navigation, survival skills, recovery, and more. Team members receive Tread Lightly! Instruction and work to restore campsites and trails along the route. For more information about Fox Bravo Overland and their dedication to empowering and supporting veterans visit their website: www.fboverland.com ???? #overlandexpofoundation #foxbravooverland #veterans #trailtherapy #overlanding #overlandresponsibly

We are proud to announce the awarding of a $6,000 grant to Tread Lightly! from the Overland Expo Foundation for a joint stewardship project. The project goal is to support public lands, forest roads, and trails in need of repair, restoration, or remediation. The project location will be near an Overland Expo event. Tread Lightly! is a non-profit organization that leads a national initiative to promote the responsible use of motorized vehicles when recreating outdoors. Their goal is to balance the off-road and off-highway vehicle (OHV) users’ need for adventure with the need to conserve the places where they ride and explore. The Tread Lightly! stewardship project gives back to the overland community by improving trail access, restoring damaged areas, and promoting responsible recreation practices. By maintaining and preserving these routes, overlanders can enjoy more sustainable adventures while ensuring these trails remain open for future exploration. Additionally, the project fosters a sense of community by encouraging volunteers to take an active role in conservation efforts, reinforcing the overland ethos of responsible travel and environmental For more information about Tread Lightly! and how you can “Do Your Part” visit treadlightly.org. #overlandexpofoundation #overlanding #trailcleanup #stewardship #outdoors #nature #overlandresponsibly #treadlightly

We are proud to announce the awarding of a $7,500 grant to the MOTORCYCLE RELIEF PROJECT from the Overland Expo Foundation for their Relief Rides. Motorcycle Relief Projects’ Relief Rides are 5-day adventure motorcycle tours and are specifically designed to provide relief to veterans or first responders with PTSD and other invisible injuries. Motorcycle Relief Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides relief to veterans and first responders with PTSD and other related issues by taking them on structured week-long adventure motorcycle relief rides. Their mission is to honor and encourage veterans and first responders who are experiencing mental and emotional struggles by providing them with opportunities to decompress, get unstuck, connect with like-minded peers, and gain new perspectives and skills for dealing with their challenges. Motorcycle Relief Project’s rides are about getting out in nature and enjoying scenery and camaraderie with other riders. They are not about showing off, being competitive, or pushing the limits. Trips for veterans are fully funded, including not only lodging and meals but also a BMW GS motorcycle to ride for the week. For more information about the Motorcycle Relief Project, visit https://www.motorelief.org #overlandexpofoundation #motorcyclereliefproject #advrider #motorcycles #mototherapy #veterans #overlandresponsibly

We are proud to announce the awarding of a $7,500 grant to Mind Over Land from the Overland Expo Foundation for their Trips for Veterans. These trips will take veterans to trails and off-roading locations throughout the East Coast, offering a combination of off-roading adventures, camping, training on proper overlanding techniques, Tread Lightly principles, and community-building activities. Mind Over Land is a nonprofit organization (founded by Veterans for Veterans) dedicated to supporting veterans by providing therapeutic outdoor experiences through off-road camping trips. They say that they help Vets disconnect to reconnect with like-minded individuals who have been through similar situations. Their mission is to help veterans reconnect with nature, build community bonds, and find respite from the mental health challenges they may face after their service. Mind Over Land not only supports veterans but also significantly contributes to the overland community by promoting responsible and sustainable off-roading practices. Their trips emphasize the Tread Lightly principles, ensuring that every participant understands the importance of minimizing their environmental impact while exploring and enjoying public lands. This commitment is integrated into every trip, where veterans receive hands-on training and education about preserving the trails and respecting natural habitats. For more information about Mind Over Land and positively impacting Veteran lives through outdoor exploration, visit their website: www.mindoverland.org ???? #overlandexpofoundation #mindoverland #veterans #support #therapy #nature #outdoors #overlanding #overlandresponsibly

We are proud to announce the awarding of a $1,244 grant to Friends of Ironwood Forest from the Overland Expo Foundation for their Stop the Stink(net)! project. The project addresses the developing catastrophe that is silently spreading across the southwestern U.S. Stinknet, an invasive plant from South Africa, is aggressively moving through southern California, central Arizona, and the Sonoran borderlands of Mexico, and it has been recently found in Nevada. Stinknet degrades habitat for wildlife, is a human health hazard, and its dried foliage is highly flammable. This project will reach out to overlanders, offer education about stinknet, alert them to its human health hazards and propensity to spread via contact with vehicles, and ask them to enlist in the efforts to report and combat the spread of stinknet. The effort badly needs observers in the public lands, where far fewer residents go, to track the spread of stinknet and this project mobilizes overlanders to observe, report, and join the fight. For more information about Friends of Ironwood Forest and how you can help Stop the Stink(net)! visit their website: ironwoodforest.org #overlandexpofoundation #overlandresponsibly #ironwoodforestnationalmonument #ironwoodforestfriends #nature #outdoors #preservation

We are proud to announce the awarding of a $6,000 grant to Project Heal the Land from the Overland Expo Foundation for their Explore More So Cal project. The project will deliver workshops and hands-on activities in partnership with local junior high and high schools via hiking trips on local So Cal trails. Project Heal the Land will be collaborating with schools and teachers in Southern California to integrate lessons into Science, History and English curriculum to help increase appreciation of the outdoors and respect for our public lands. Students will then apply their knowledge on field trips to local trails. Project Heal the Land believes that through education, restoration, and conservation we can save our forests, deserts, and oceans while connecting with the outdoors in ways that directly enhance our lives. For more information about Project Heal the Land and its focus on education, restoration, and conservation visit their website projecthealtheland.org ???? #overlandexpofoundation #healtheland #projecthealtheland #outdoors #nature #socal #overlandresponsibly

We are proud to announce the awarding of a $10,000 grant to the National Forest Foundation from the Overland Expo Foundation for their Navigate Responsibly: Motorized Use Education on the Coconino National Forest. The National Forest Foundation (NFF), in partnership with the Flagstaff Ranger District (FRD), aims to improve visitor navigation and environmental protection efforts within the Coconino National Forest. With nearly 5 million annual users the Coconino National Forest is the fifth busiest National Forest in the country. The NFF and FRD’s Motorized Use Education project involves installing new signage with more direct verbiage, clear instructions, and a QR code for visitors to download the current Motor Vehicle Use Map. Signs will be strategically placed along corridors off U.S. highways and busy recreation corridors, targeting the most heavily used areas. The goal is to get information at most entrances to the National Forest, especially where visitors transition from pavement to Forest roads. Accessible and distinct signage will help visitors make informed decisions about where to drive, thereby protecting wildlife, watersheds, and forest integrity. The installation of new signage will directly benefit the forest environment and enhance the overall visitor experience by promoting responsible motor vehicle use. For more information about The National Forest Foundation and their mission to care for these treasured landscapes visit their website: www.nationalforests.org. #overlandexpofoundation #nationforestfoundation #nationalforest #outdoors #nature #overlandresponsibly

Adventure isn’t something you find—it’s something you create. By working together, we can preserve the beauty of our public lands for future generations of overland travelers to enjoy. Visit our website to learn how you can help support our mission: https://lnkd.in/gCh9cb-P #overlandexpofoundation #overlandresponsibly #stewardship #advocacy #outdoors #nature