FVA Biweekly Hike&Vegan Eats: Feb 21-Wilderness Preserve → Divine Leaf Vegan
Details
What to expect
Join Florida Voices for Animals for a refreshing biweekly hike/nature walk followed by a community meal at a local vegan spot. This series helps us:
1. connect with like-minded people
2. support vegan restaurants (many are closing)
3. boost physical + mental health in a fun, low-pressure way
Event plan
Start time: 8:30 AM sharp
- Meet & greet (8:30–8:40 AM)
Quick intros + route overview. - Group hike / walk (8:40–10:40 AM)
We’ll hike the Grandpa, Piglet, Misery, Indian, and Main Trails
Distance: ~5 miles
Duration: ~2 hours
Pace: easy-to-moderate, with regroup points so nobody gets left behind - Vegan restaurant hangout (around 11:00 AM)
After the hike, we’ll drive about 15 minutes to Divine Leaf Vegan for food and community time.
Details
📅 Date: Feb 21, 2026
⏰ Meet time: 8:30 AM (please arrive a few minutes early)
🅿️ Parking/Entry: $2 per vehicle
💳 Florida State Parks Annual Pass (optional): $60 Individual / $120 Family
🥾 Trail Location: Morris Bridge Biking Area
🏠 Address: 12651 Morris Bridge Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592
📍 Trail map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/f1PRf42ZC6bvhBmS8
🍽️ Restaurant: Divine Leaf Vegan
🏠 Address: 1821 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
📍 Restaurant link: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Divine+Leaf+Vegan+1821+Bruce+B+Downs+Blvd+Wesley+Chapel+FL+33544�
🚗 Drive time from trail to restaurant: ~15 minutes
What to bring
Water, comfortable shoes, sunscreen/bug spray, and anything you need for the weather.
Notes
Please RSVP so we can estimate restaurant seating.
Participants join at their own risk; follow trail rules and be respectful to wildlife.
Conversation about veganism/animal advocacy is welcome — we keep it respectful and inviting.
See you on the trail and at the table 🌱🥾
Trail map for reference:
https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blteea73b27b731f985/bltc8e90fecdb5e237d/Morris%20Bridge%20Biking%20Area%20Trail%20Map