Biweekly Hike and Vegan Eats: Starkey Wilderness Park: Craving Lisa's (May 16)
Details
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 (8:10–10:30 AM)
We’ll hike the Starkey Park Short Loop at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park.
Distance: about 4 miles
Duration: 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Pace: easy-to-moderate, with regroup points so nobody gets left behind -
Vegan restaurant hangout (around 11:00 AM)
After the hike, we’ll head to Craving Lisa’s Compassionate Cuisine food truck at Planet 9 Food Truck Park for food and community time.
Details
📅 Date: May 16, 2026
⏰ Meet time: 8:00 AM (please arrive a few minutes early)
🅿️ Meetup point: Nature Trail Parking at Starkey preserve
10610 Wilderness Pkwy, New Port Richey, FL 34655
📍 Meetup link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rJU3w59kp9DvmNMM6?g_st=ac
🥾 Trail Location: Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park
📍 Trail: Starkey Park Short Loop
🚶 Trail timing: 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
🍽️ Restaurant: Craving Lisa’s Compassionate Cuisine at Planet 9 Food Truck Park
🏠 Address: 11721 US 19, Port Richey, FL 34668
🚗 Drive time from hiking meetup location: ~20 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 me on below no if needed:
813 368 6122