Next Harvest: Spring 2026 Status: FULL
American Beach Grass
Due to much needed nursery maintenance, our spring harvest amount has been affected. Please view How To Order Beach Grass for more details on the Fall 2026 harvest, and other recommended American Beach Grass resources. Thank You!
Need Beach Grass?
We have American Beach Grass! Each spring and fall, we harvest approximately 40 bundles (about 20,000 plugs) from our very own nursery with the help of our student volunteers from Boyne City Middle School. Our nursery is a natural area adjacent to Fisherman's Island State Park (Just outside of the town of Charlevoix). The nursery was curated in 1984 by district staff and board members, and in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Pre-order/Spring Harvest: January 1st - until full or May 1
Pre-order/Fall Harvest: June 1st - until full or October 1
To order, or for questions, please call 231-582-6193
How To Order Beach Grass
When to Place Your Order:
Spring Harvest: January -May 1 (or until full)
Spring harvest occurs in May
Fall Harvest: June-October 1 (or until full)
Fall harvest occurs in October
How to Place Your Order:
Call: 231-582-6193
Cost:
$85/bundle
500 plugs per bundle
Ship: +$20/bundle (UPS).
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Our Student Volunteers
Student volunteers from area schools join us during harvest days to learn about natural resource management and their local watershed through shoreline preservation and land stewardship. Boyne City Middle School 8th grade students are our primary volunteers, but other schools that have participated over the years include Charlevoix Elementary and science students from North Central Michigan College. If you have ordered with us before, please consider letting Boyne City Public Schools know how much you appreciate the involvement of their students in this program! Or, consider being a Shoreline Sponsor to assist their involvement in our beach grass program.
Be a Shoreline Sponsor
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Donate to our American Beach Grass Shoreline program and we'll put your logo or photo here!
