Hi Fellow Wood Specimen Collectors,It’s that time again – making a public announcement of my latest list so that I can get all orders filled before the grass starts growing...... Read More

Bob peacefully stepped into heaven on December 29, 2022. Friends may call from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm on January 7, 2023 at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 S Washington Street...... Read More

Hi, I’ve recently purchased a very large collection of wood samples (rough guess >2000 pcs) from the late Mr Sawbridge of Birmingham, England, who I believe had been a member...... Read More

Elaine sent these pictures to the website. “We have cedar, magnolia, and pecan logs for the meeting. The pecan looks spalted. We have a camphor stump arriving soon. You can...... Read More

I began collecting wood in 2020 and have sourced about 80% of my collection from other IWCS members but am actively searching for wood myself from field identification or commercial...... Read More

Long time IWCS member, Don Lown, passed away on November 17, 2022. No services are planned at this time. For those wishing to commemorate Don’s life, the family kindly suggests...... Read More

As I write this, it has been just over a week since my mother passed and we ended our 75th Jubilee in La Grange. The Jubilee was a success with...... Read More

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Hello fellow IWCS members. My name is Mark Duff, and I will proudly serve as your new President for the next two years. Most of you do not know me...... Read More

by Dennis Wilson This is my final President’s Message to you, our membership. This is a good time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. During...... Read More