WASHINGTON, D.C.-- The House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands held a hearing on the Outdoors for All Act, sponsored by Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) today, February 27, 2020. The important bipartisan bill would help…
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.
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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
Washington, D.C.– The U.S. Senate voted to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) as part of the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47). The bill now moves on to the House of Representatives.
Washington, D.C.– Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Every Kid Outdoors Act as part of the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47). The bill now moves on to the House of Representative for House consideration.
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Senator Kamala Harris introduced the Outdoors for All Act, which is the Senate version of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership bill introduced last year by Representative Nanette Diaz Barragan (CA-44) and…
Washington, D.C.– Today, the Outdoors Alliance for Kids and other organizations sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke asking him to protect a program called Every Kid in a Park. Reports indicate that the program is in jeopardy, so…