Is it generally more accepted to meet up with people as a individuals or as a group before going mud hunting?

I consider myself super shy and find small groups to be most effective for easing into conversation and activities. Not sure whether this is frowned upon in the messy/muddy community.

If anyone is interested in starting a small group for exploring muddy interests and eventual meetup as the weather improves, feel free to reach out! A co-ed group would be preferred!