Modern Woodmen plant tree at fairgrounds in Bagley

A lasting gift to the community was planted on Monday, May 18 (in the midst of a snow shower, no less!) at the Clearwater County Fairgrounds. A linden tree was planted by local members of the Modern Woodmen of America, replacing a tree that had been broken off by a vehicle over the wintertime.
The tree replaces one that had been planted several years ago when the Clearwater County Fair Board had a drive to plant trees in honor or memory of individuals.
According to John Hellquist, the planting was part of the Plant a Tree Program, a nationwide program introduced by Modern Woodmen for its members in 2004. “This program allows Modern Woodmen members to give the community a lasting gift,” said Hellquist, who is leader of local Modern Woodmen Chapter 5012.
“The name Modern Woodmen honors the pioneer woodmen who cleared the forests to build homes and secure futures for their families. Modern Woodmen offers financial services to help clear away members’ financial burdens. Planting trees is an important way to create a secure future for families, communities and the environment,” Hellquist added.
Through the Plant a Tree Program and the help of its members, Modern Woodmen has planted thousands of trees across the United States. For more information on the program, contact Hellquist at 218-751-8422.
Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen members, chapters provide opportunities to connect through social activities and volunteer projects. Youth service clubs provide young Modern Woodmen members with opportunities to volunteer, be patriotic, learn new skills, make friends and have fun.
Modern Woodmen, as a fraternal benefit society, sells life insurance, annuity and investment products. Annually, Modern Woodmen and its members provide more than $23 million and nearly one million volunteer hours for community projects nationwide.