MAR 2020 / No. 57

Urban Wood Movement's Growth Focus of IWF 2020 Seminar

The Urban Wood Network, in partnership with the International Woodworking Fair, will present a free seminar, “The Urban Wood Movement: Expanding from Coast to Coast.” The session at North America's largest woodworking event will highlight opportunities for woodworkers to leverage the unique benefits of using urban wood.

Oh No! Coronavirus!

The unsettling uncertainty gripping the world, alternatively known as the coronavirus pandemic or COVID-19 crisis, has paused life as we know it. 

Award-winning Book Celebrates Chicago Tree Project

Chicago-area Sculptor Margot McMahon's book, “The Fifth Season: The Chicago Tree Project,” won first place in the annual state-wide Mate E. Palmer Professional Communications Contest. The book showcases 50 dead trees sculpted by 30 renown artists – including the author – gracing dozens of Chicago Park District parks.

Slideshow: Nebraska's Ash Wood Showcase

The creative output of more than 20 woodworkers and artists was featured in the Ash Wood Showcase held last month in Lincoln, NE. The event was facilitated by the Nebraska Forest Service.

More Urban Wood News & Info

UWN Presents Urban Lumber Standards in April 8 Webinar

Grinnell College's Felled Walnut Trees Graduate into Benches

Rich Christianson, Editor & Publisher

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