📜 Established in 1910, this federally funded lab researches wood. 🔍 Houses the world's largest xylarium and a significant herbarium, conducting experiments on all things wood and fiber utilization. # Why Go 🌳 Explore the world's largest research wood collection (xylarium) with over 103,000 samples. 🔬 Discover innovative wood technology and its societal benefits, including contributions to historical events like WWI, WWII, and the Lindbergh kidnapping investigation. 📞 Learn about their public hotline for wood-related advice. 🧪 See the CARWASh weather simulation chamber. # Tips 🗓️ Check website for upcoming tours; registration required and limited to 20 participants. 📱 A virtual tour is available via the National Forest Explorer app. # Cost 💰 Free to visit during special event tours. # 📞 Phone 608-231-9200 (wood-related hotline)