Boy Scout Road Nursery

Community-Supported Propagation on Georgia’s Fall Line

Boy Scout Road Nursery in Byron, Georgia was established in 2023 by the owner of Juniper Creek Natives in an effort to grow a community-supported propagation program with the Fringed Campion Chapter of GNPS. After two very successful years, operations of Boy Scout Road Nursery (BSRN) were transferred to GNPS to be run similarly to the Stone Mountain Propagation Project. Set on native grassland along Georgia’s Fall Line, volunteers help produce both Piedmont and upper Coastal Plain species.

A dependable source of native plants has been developed and maintained through weekly two-hour workdays. Each year, more than fifty unique volunteers give more than 1,000 hours of time to support this operation. Volunteers have the opportunity to learn about native plants, propagation techniques and land restoration while enjoying the company of like-minded peers and performing a priceless community service.

Propagation manager, Kelley Hanada, oversees the operation in partnership with the land owner. Periodically, workshops and events are held at BSRN with the Fringed Campion Chapter of GNPS.

How to Volunteer

Volunteering at BSRN gives all an opportunity to learn about native plants through hands-on experience while actively supporting GNPS projects. We ask that all volunteers join our email list in order to receive the most up-to-date information. To subscribe the email list, follow these steps:

For GNPS members:

1. Log in to your GNPS member account.
2. From the menu on the left, choose Address and Account Preferences.
3. Scroll down to the Preferences section and choose “Yes” under Boy Scout Road Nursery Propagation List.

For all others, click here to submit your name and contact information. We highly encourage volunteers to become GNPS members. Click here to learn more about membership.

How to Order Plants for your Project

BSRN offers wholesale pricing on a selection of native plants for community organizations, schools, and public entities. If you are in need of piedmont or upper coastal plain natives for your project, please send an inquiry to BSRN_Admin@gnps.org. The site manager will provide a current availability list for you to review and submit an order.

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