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4th Annual Lupine Pasture Walk

Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM (PT)

Curtis, WA

4th Annual Lupine Pasture Walk

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4th Annual Lupine Pasture Walk

Saturday, June 12th, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

at the Mallonee Farm

Curtis, Washington in Lewis County

Stroll the pastures of a 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! 

 

10:00 a.m.        Lupine Bike Ride

Meet at Baw-Faw Grange Hall

995 Boistfort Road (next to the Boistfort School), Curtis, Washington

Join the Capital Bicycling Club of Olympia on a 20-mile country ride through the rolling hills of Boistfort Valley before joining the group for lunch and the pasture walk.

11:00 a.m.        Lupine and sustainability presentations at Baw-Faw Grange Hall

                        995 Boistfort Road (next to the Boistfort School), Curtis, Washington

  • Learn from Washington State botanists and scientists why this endangered Lupine species has made an unexpected resurgence on this organic farm
  • Hear how the Mallonee Family and the State of Washington have partnered to sustainably manage their organic pastures to preserve and enhance the Kincaid’s Lupine habitat.

 

Noon                FREE Delicious Organic Lunch at Baw-Faw Grange Hall

Featuring Boistfort Valley Farm produce.

Compliments of the 31 Washington farmer-owners of Organic Valley.

 

1:00 p.m.         Board bus to Mallonee Farm for Lupine Pasture Walk activities

  • Observe fields of this delicate plant in its natural habitat, surrounded by other rare blooming wildflowers, and see how many you can find!
  • Discover how a commitment to sustainable pasture management has helped the Mallonees reduce the carbon footprint of their organic dairy operation
  • Get the real dirt on what makes organic farms thrive – healthy soil! grab a shovel to 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 as space is limited.

For more information, visit http://malloneefarms.com/lupine.aspx
or contact Maynard Mallonee at maynard@malloneefarms.com or 360-245-3316

When & Where



Baw-Faw Grange Hall
995 Boistfort Road
Curtis, WA

Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM (PT)


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Hosted By

Mallonee Farms and Organic Valley



This event is hosted by the following organizations:

Mallonee Farms: http://malloneefarms.com/lupine.aspx

Organic Valley: www.organicvalley.coop


Additional support and participation by:

Capital Bicycling Club of Olympia: http://capitalbicycleclub.org

US Fish and Wildlife Service: www.fws.gov