Thank you to all those who attended the
5th Annual Lupine Pasture Walk
held Saturday, June 18th, 2011
on the Mallonee Farms property
Prior to the pasture walk, we had a great talk from Joe Arnett with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and lunch, provided by Organic Valley at the Baw Faw Grange Hall, Curtis, WA.
Thanks to all those who visited us during the 5th Annual Lupine Field Days! We will soon announce the date for the 2012 Lupine Pasture Walk.
Stroll the pastures of our 320-acre organic dairy and see Washington’s largest stand of the endangered Kincaid’s Lupine. This fun-filled and educational outing is perfect for wildflower enthusiasts, families and cyclists, alike!
- Learn from Washington State botanists and scientists why this endangered Lupine species has made an unexpected resurgence on this organic farm.
- Observe fields of this delicate plant in its natural habitat, surrounded by other rare blooming wildflowers – see how many you can find!
- Hear how the Mallonee Family and the State of Washington have partnered to sustainably manage the organic pastures to preserve and enhance the Kincaid’s lupine habitat.
And get the real dirt on what makes organic farms thrive – the soil!
- Discover how a commitment to sustainable pasture management has helped the Mallonees reduce the carbon footprint of their organic dairy operation.
- Grab a shovel and dig into the rich nutritious earth that feeds the Mallonees' cows, and in turn local Organic Valley milk drinkers!
All Lupine Pasture Walk activities are free but require advance registration.
Baw Faw Grange Hall, 995 Boistfort Rd., Curtis, WA 98538
Video and pictures from the 2008 Lupine Field Days
Pictures from the 2011 Lupine Pasture Walk (Saturday, June 18, 2011)
Folks headed out to see the lupine!
Silvered Blue Butterfly taking refuge on a Kincaid's Lupine
Emily Mallonee hoping to catch some non-endangered butterflies!
Maynard Mallonee leading the tour and packing some extra butterfly nets for the kids
It's a BIG field
Group gathers at the far edge of the field
Charlie Mallonee looks for some cool butterflies
Charlie's a bit of a ham :-)
Our cows thank you!
2008 Lupine Field Days Photos
Baw Faw Grange Hall, Boistfort Valley, Washington State
Botanist Joe Arnett from the Washington State Natural Heritage Program chats with visitors
Some of the visitors to the Mallonee Farm for Lupine Days
Patch of Kincaid's Lupine
Camas plant, used for food by the Indians years ago
"Mule's Ears," so named for the shape of the leaves. Genus Wyethia.
A field of daisies on the Mallonee Farm
Daisies up close
Folks gather around an interesting specimen