Tonight on SideStandUp radio I interview Roseann Hanson, Director/Founder of Overland Expo April 1-3 2011
We'll talk about the expo which is held each April in the hamlet of Amado in southern Arizona, just a few miles from the Mexico border. This international event educates and inspires people to get out and explore the world by vehicle or motorcycle, bicycle or on foot, whether 100 miles from home or 10,000 miles. The expo promotes global exploration and conservation of natural resources and culture offering educational and inspirational opportunities for adventure travelers. Over 3000 do-it-yourself adventurers enjoy 70 different classes, workshops, and roundtable programs, or visit 100+ exhibitors who offer four-wheel-drive and adventure motorcycles, accessories, camping gear, and adventure travel services. (And Carla will be presenting on China and on self-publishing at the Expo!)
Rosann, along with Jonathan Hanson, her husband of 25 years, has authored over a dozen natural history and outdoor books. Rosann is also a lapidary and metalsmith, creating one-of-a-kind gemstone and precious metal jewelry. They live in a remote, off-the-grid property 35 miles southwest of Tucson. Early on in her career in conservation, Roseann realized that the most effective strategies for success was with grassroots projects, for which funds were raised $5 to $50 at a time, rather than the big million-dollar projects, which got mired in bureaucracy and greed. The Overland Expo is a fundraiser for ConserVentures, which conducts conservation expeditions throughout the world (you can participate!), either assessing potential project areas or working with existing but under-funded wildlife, landscape, and cultural conservation projects.
Join me live for the conversation on SideStand Up motorcycle radio tonight at 4:30 pm PT, 7:30 pm ET, and participate via the chat room.
