Biweekly Hike and Vegan Eats: Boyd Hill Preserve, Good Intentions
Details
What to expect
Join Florida Voices for Animals for a refreshing biweekly hike and nature walk followed by a community meal at a local vegan spot. This series helps us:
- connect with like-minded people
- support vegan businesses
- boost physical and mental health in a fun, low-pressure way
For this outing, we’ll meet at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Visitor Center and do a combination of the Main and Lakeside Trail Loop and Center Loop Trail, while skipping the central overlapping section. Total hiking distance should be about 8 km / 5 miles.
Event plan
Start time: 8:00 AM sharp
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Meet and greet (8:00–8:10 AM)
Quick intros and route overview. -
Group hike / walk (8:10–10:15 AM)
We’ll do a combined route using both loops while skipping the central overlapping section.
Distance: about 8 km / 5 miles
Duration: about 2 hours
Pace: easy-to-moderate, with regroup points so nobody gets left behind -
Vegan restaurant stop (around 10:30 / 10:45 AM)
After the hike, we plan to head to Good Intentions, which is about 11 minutes away.
If the restaurant is closed or there are any unforeseen circumstances, we may switch to another nearby option within about 15 to 20 minutes, such as House of Vegano.
Details
📅 Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
⏰ Meet time: 8:00 AM (please arrive a few minutes early)
🥾 Trail Location: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
📍 Meetup location: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Visitor Center
📍 Meetup link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fqNKFyJHRQdMYKVKA?g_st=ac
🚶 Route: Combination of Main and Lakeside Trail Loop and Center Loop Trail, skipping the central overlapping section
🚶 Distance: about 8 km / 5 miles
⏱️ Duration: about 2 hours
🍽️ Restaurant: Good Intentions
📍 Restaurant link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/92RqBkV3nUagaoSb8?g_st=ac
🚗 Drive time from trail: about 11 minutes
🥗 Backup option: House of Vegano
📍 We may switch if needed depending on restaurant availability or other unforeseen circumstances.
What to bring
Water, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, and anything you need for the weather.
Notes
Please RSVP so we can estimate the group size.
Participants join at their own risk; follow trail rules and be respectful to wildlife.
Conversation about veganism and animal advocacy is welcome. We keep it respectful and inviting.
See you on the trail and at the table 🌿🥾💚