What is ICO?

Sierra Club Inner City Outings (ICO) is a community outreach program that provides opportunities for urban youth and adults to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world. ICO is dedicated to providing outdoor opportunities to people that would not otherwise have them, including low-income youth of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. ICO is made up entirely of volunteer leaders who organize a variety of outdoor adventures, including hiking, camping, kayaking, mountain biking, caving, horseback and service learning for people of all ages and abilities. Through these outings, participants are introduced to the wilderness, the Sierra Club and its values, and how to tread lightly by using Leave No Trace ethics.

Who we are:

Tucson ICO is a group of environmentally and socially conscious volunteers that enjoy sharing our love for the natural world with at-risk youth and their families. We are trained in safe recreation, environmental education and specialized skills for working with urban communities in the wilderness. We believe that time spent in Nature can teach, inspire, and heal, an experience that benefits everyone within our community and around the world.