I'm going to give this a shot. I know this isn't a woodworking forum but we have so many helpful folks from all over the country here it's worth a try.

Our local woodturning club is beginning a "group project" this year. We would like to get a sample of wood from each of the 50 "official" state trees. We will then distribute this wood to various members and he or she will turn a small item from this wood.

At the present time we have wood from the following "official" state trees:

Alaska
California
Colorado
Delaware
Georgia
Iowa
Massachusetts
Maine
Maryland
Minnesota
Mississippi
Montana
New Hampshire
New York
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin

If there are any of you who might be able to lay your hands on s sample of wood from any of the other state trees, particularly from the state where you live we would be interested in having you send us a sample. Size does not really matter. Some of our items will be very small. Others may be larger but we will work with any size piece of wood from your state tree that you are willing to send us.

If necessary, we would be willing to reimburse you for your shipping cost. If you can help us out please reply with a private message and we will make the shipping arrangements.

Thanks. We look forward to hearing from you.

Royce Meritt
Siouxland Woodturners
Harrisburg, SD