Biweekly Hike and Vegan Eats: Weedon Island Preserve and World Vegan Cuisine
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:
- connect with like-minded people
- support vegan restaurants (many are closing)
- boost physical and mental health in a fun, low-pressure way
Event plan
Start time: 8:00 AM sharp
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Meet and greet (8:00–8:10 AM)
Quick intros + route overview. -
Group hike / walk (8:10 AM onward)
We’ll hike the Weedon Island Preserve Trail, Upland Trail and Bay Boardwalk, and Board Tower Trail.
Distance: about 5–6 miles
Duration: ~2.5 to 3.5 hours
Pace: easy-to-moderate, with regroup points so nobody gets left behind
- Vegan restaurant hangout
After the hike, we’ll head to World Vegan Cuisine for food and community time.
Details
📅 Date: May 10, 2026
⏰ Meet time: 8:00 AM (please arrive a few minutes early)
🅿️ Parking/Entry: Free
🥾 Trail Location: Weedon Island Preserve
🏠 Address: 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
📍 Trail map link: [https://www.weedonislandpreserve.org/pdf/Weedon-Island-Preserve-Visitor-Map.pdf�](https://www.weedonislandpreserve.org/pdf/Weedon-Island-Preserve-Visitor-Map.pdf�)
🚻 Restrooms: Available at the visitor center
🍽️ Restaurant: World Vegan Cuisine
🏠 Address: 3375 34th Street N, Suite 101, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
📍 Restaurant link: [https://worldvegancuisine.com/�](https://worldvegancuisine.com/�)
🚗 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. 🌱🥾
Feel free to contact on 8133686122 in case of any questions.