April 14, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The annual National Park Week returns from April 17–25. The event celebrates our national parks and encourages everyone to get outdoors and explore the history, culture, and landscapes of these treasured places.…
Inspiring Connections Outdoors
Inspiring Connections Outdoors
Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) is a Chapter Outings program of Sierra Club. ICO contributes to the creation of outdoor equity by connecting youth with limited access to the outdoors through outings that promote wellness, connection & leadership.
Our 45 volunteer-run ICO groups nationwide conduct more than 900 outings for approximately 14,000 participants each year.
About Our Program
ICO volunteers receive training to plan & lead inclusive affirming outings co-created with local youth partners. Opportunities to contribute are many. Find ways to get involved by connecting with your local ICO group.
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We facilitate more than 900 outings with approximately 14,000 youth each year, helping participants connect to and advocate for nature.
Sierra Club's Inspiring Connections Outdoors: Creating Access to Nature
Sierra Club's Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) program aims to expand access to nature for more youth!
Press Releases
February 17, 2021
The Outdoors Alliance for Kids (OAK) unveiled a list of legislative and administrative priorities for the Biden-Harris White House focused on connecting children, youth and families with the outdoors and calling on the administration to build a…
February 11, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Acting Secretary of the Interior Scott de la Vega rescinded a Trump-era secretarial order that effectively eliminated the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program. In one of its final acts under former…
January 27, 2021
President Joe Biden issued an executive order to advance conservation, agriculture, and reforestation. Key to this order is the creation of a Civilian Climate Corps. Inspired by Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps, the new initiative…