OCLB - 'You Belong Outdoors' GEAR EXCHANGE

  • Sat, February 21, 2026
  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Turtle Rock Community Park, Irvine CA
  • 48
  • 2 registrants

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Registering is not required to attend the Gear Swap, but it will help us understand how much interest our members have in this type of community alliance.

Whether or not you can make it to this event, if you’re interested in attending a future Gear Swap, please take a moment to register now.


River Milburn [Pronouns: they/them], MS in Inclusion and Belonging in the Outdoors is a CO-Founder of 'You Belong Outdoors.'  

You can learn more about the group on Instagram:  @youbelongoutdoorrecreation. 

If you have gear to donate but can’t attend the event, please contact me and I’ll do my best to arrange pickup and bring it to the swap.

Below is the announcement River shared with their community, which I’m passing along for us to share and take part in.


Calling all Queer Outdoor Enthusiasts and Curious Explorers! We truly believe every BODY belongs in the outdoors (and beyond) and we want to make nature more accessible and welcoming for all.

Join us for a free event where LGBTQIA2S+ outdoor enthusiast of all levels can connect, share, and learn together. Bring any gently used outdoor gear or apparel you’d like to swap—or just come browse and take what you need. !

Have gear/apparel but can't attend? Email us to arrange pickup!

Alongside the swap there will be ongoing opportunities to practice setting up/taking down various styles and sizes of tents and learning about campfire building & safety. Be sure to stop by and visit our friends with Naturalist For You for some nature based mindfulness activities in the park!

12:00pm - In collaboration with the Venture Out Project, we are facilitating an Introduction To the Outdoors Workshop which covers topics including;
  • Know Before You Go: Plan & Prepare your mind, body, and supplies
  • Hiking Essentials
  • Leave No Trace & Environmental Stewardship Principles
1:00 pm:  Optional .4 mile stroll around the Nature Center Trail to try out your new gear! Trail is ADA Accessible.

We are actively seeking in-kind outdoor recreation clothing and gear donations such as:
  • Outdoor clothing attire & footwear including SPF, rain + weather resistant apparel, shoes, hats etc.
  • Tents, canopies, tarps, chairs, tables
  • Sleeping pads, sleeping bags, air mattresses
  • Cooking stoves and reusable cooking ware
  • Headlamps, flashlights, solar lights etc.
  • Environmentally friendly soaps and cleaning supplies
  • Hygiene Kits
  • Trekking Poles
  • Reusable water bottles & hydration packs
  • Multi-purpose camping tools & gear
  • Other outdoor program equipment
  • Non-perishable hiking food, snacks, electrolytes, etc.
How to Donate: Attend this event! Can't Attend? Coordinate donation by emailing River at [email protected]

River Milburn 
MS in Inclusion and Belonging in the Outdoors
CO-Founder of You Belong Outdoors
Pronouns: they/them (what's this?)
Instagram: @youbelongoutdoorrecreation
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Youbelongoutdoors

“You Belong Everywhere You Decide to Be” - Nikki Hiltz



ADDRESS & DIRECTIONS


Any questions?  Reach out to River! 

Event Coordinator: Robert Sandoval
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 323-829-1963



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