Sierra Club Inner City Outings is a community outreach program providing opportunities for urban youth and adults to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world.  Baltimore Inner City Outings (BICO) was founded in 1999 with the goal of providing under-served Baltimore City youth with educational, enjoyable and safe outdoor experiences at no cost to them.   Since start-up, BICO has conducted more than 290 outings, serving over 2900 youngsters.

BICO provides environmental education and promotes: Respect for the outdoors Teamwork and leadership skills A community service ethic BICO’s outings in and around Baltimore include: Nature hikes & orienteering Camping, canoeing, cycling & caving Initiative and Confidence coursework Community service for Baltimore’s Recreation & Parks Department