What we’re about
## What we’re about:
BEE-Long recognizes that adventure and family looks and feels different for everyone - We have made it our personal responsibility to facilitate, educate, create, and collaborate with safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community in and around Orange County, CA. We will do this by providing various social and recreational activities throughout the county. We welcome and encourage individuals of all ages (unless specified otherwise), abilities, and identities to attend our meet up events.
One major priority of ours is everyone's emotional and physical safety. When we host events we encourage the Truddy system (groups of 3). If you see or hear something, say something to a safe person. If anyone is being unkind and/or disrespectful, please let us know as soon as possible to support in addressing the situation.
About the Group Founders:
River (they/them) and Mardee (she/her) are the organizers and founders of this group. River was born and raised in Wisconsin and moved to CA in 2016. Mardee grew up in Arizona and moved to CA in 2007. We met in 2020 and immediately bonded over our connection to the outdoors, traveling, and social activities. Our combined passions and interest in building community are what kick started the idea for this group. (We knew we couldn't be the only queers down here in South OC!) We are a small family of four, with two kids (9 & 11) and our two dogs, a cat, 3 fish, and several frogs.
We look forward to meeting you, your four legged friends, and chosen family.
Instagram: @youbelongoutdoorrecreation