Military Outdoors

Military Outdoors

Military Outdoors

Sierra Club’s Military Outdoors (SCMO) ensures military members, veterans, and their families enjoy the beauty of nature by supporting programs and policies that remove barriers preventing them from experiencing the great outdoors


Military Outdoors trips are led by former service members with outdoor leadership training.

About Our Program

The goal of Sierra Club's Military Outdoors is to improve the lives of military members, veterans and their families through connections with the outdoors and inspire members of this community to become outspoken champions for environmental conservation and justice.

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Your donation directly impacts our ability to ensure the brave defenders of our country and their families have opportunities to enjoy the beautiful nature that our country embodies regardless of where they live in the United States.

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Transportation, cost, experience and other barriers prevent many veterans from experiencing the full benefits of time spent in nature.

September 27, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of the Task Force on Outdoor Recreation for Veterans, with the goal of reporting on and making recommendations regarding the use of public lands or other outdoor…

August 29, 2022

For five nights in a row, starting today, National Geographic is airing a PSA from First Lady Jill Biden as part of the White House’s Joining Forces initiative, which supports military families. This PSA serves as a reminder for the military…

August 22, 2022

This week, Sierra Club’s Military Outdoors program will be featured on the latest episode of Tango Alpha Lima – a popular podcast produced by The American Legion. Among the topics covered were nationwide efforts to expand veterans access to nature.

April 27, 2022

This week, the New York State Division of Veterans’ Services, nongovernmental organizations, universities, and others officially launched the Outdoor Rx Coalition, a first-in-the-nation partnership for improving veterans health through nature-based…

April 18, 2022

On Tuesday, April 26 at 2 p.m. ET, the Outdoor Rx Coalition will host a press conference and webinar on the movement in New York to help veterans heal from service-related trauma on public lands.