Below is the list of our upcoming trips and events. Sometimes during the year there are only a few trips shown, but check back as new trips are added every few weeks.
Contact the leader directly if you would like to volunteer for a specific trip, and be sure to RSVP for events if requested, especially New Volunteer Orientations.
Past trips and events are shown in the second table.
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Friday, June 12, 2026 |
Stampede Reservoir trip with CanopyCanopy, is a new partner to ICO! We will be taking 15 of their Teen Urban Foresters to Stampede Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest.
Activities: · HIKING - the nearby Overland Emigrant Trail (one way with vehicle p/u, or out and back); or Stampede Reservoir Overlook. · Lake activities: wading, swimming, floating.... · Tree, plant, bird watching and I.D. · Meet with a local forester to learn about fire management and forest recovery strategies · Cooking, eating, campfire, stargazing, etc. · Nature games, charades, skits, spoken word, song, etc. · All of which is to say: INTERACTING with the youth and their leaders! Please contact me if you are interested in volunteering for this trip! Cheers to all, Ann Brown aewbrown@gmail.com
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Location: Number of days: Leader: Agency:
Car camping
Stampede Reservoir 3 Ann Brown Canopy |
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Friday, October 2, 2026 |
Portola Redwoods SP camping with the Rafiki CoalitionRafiki Coalition and ICO are going camping in the beautiful redwoods at Portola Redwoods State Park. This is a trip with grandparents and other adults so they can learn all about camping so they will be comfortable going again with their grandkids and families! How awesome is that? We will hike, explore the river, learn about the redwood and fungi ecosystem, watch the stars and make sure our campers are ready for their next outing.
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Car camping
Portola Redwoods SP 3 Linda De Young Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness |
Previous Trips and Events
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
Oakland HS Memorial Park CampingOakland High School students and ICO will camp in the redwoods in San Mateo County's Memorial County Park. We will also visit and explore Pescadero Beach and marsh.
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Car camping
Memorial County Park, San Mateo County 3 Ann Brown Oakland High School OUSD |
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Sunday, December 14, 2025 |
Oakland High Adventure Club-Black Diamond MinesOakland High School Hiking Club will go on a day hike to Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve for a moderately strenuous hike of about five miles in hilly terrain. The route offers extensive views.
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Day hike
Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve 1 Andrew Young Oakland High School OUSD |
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Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
Oakland High Adventure ClubThis will be a day hike with the Oakland High School Adventure Club. We will hike from the school through local parks.
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Day hike
Oakland 1 Andrew Young Oakland High School OUSD |
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
SF Friends of the Children trip to Angel IslandFriends of the Children and ICO will be taking the ferry to Angel Island from San Francisco then exploriing the island on foot and enjoying a picnic. FOTC staff and mentors will be joining ICO volunteers on this trip. Contact Ann Brown at aewbrown@gmail.com for more information!
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Location: Number of days: Leader: Agency:
Day hike
Angel Island 1 Ann Brown Friends of the Children - SF |
