MODERN WOODMEN of AMERICA - Plant A Tree Journal

I planted the tree in a temporary place until I can locate a permanent home. I may even give it to a family member. I think this is an awesome program. Any chance to give back to the environment is wonderful!
- Flowering Crab planted on March 1, 2009 in Upton, Kentucky

Our grandson died in a car wreck on December 30, 2007. He was just getting a good start in life when he was taken from us, now we have a great little tree that is getting a good start. When we look at our tree we are reminded of our grandson & his two sons he left behind. Thank you so much for this chance to honor him.
- Red Oak planted on April 12, 2008 in Sioux City, Iowa

My dad died from a heart attack last spring, very unexpectedly. My mom, my little sister, and I didnt get around to planting the tree last year because it was too painful for us. But we finally ordered it and planted it yesterday, and it was so soothing to remember my dad like that. We planted it near his garden, and put his name plaque underneath it. It looks beautiful, and I look forward to growing up and sitting under that tree with my mom and sister and remembering how amazing my dad was.
- Red Maple planted on May 19, 2009 by Nina in Lee Center, New York

Last year I planted a maple in memory of my grandmother who taught me to give back and help others. This year I planted a Redbud as part of the Ecology Awareness Program. I wanted to give back to the Earth and enjoy the color.
- Redbud planted on May 16, 2009 in Saco, Maine

We planted our redbud to celebrate our youngest son's first 2 years of life! We had also done this previously for our oldest son who is now 6 and loves to watch his tree grow with each passing year!
- Redbud planted on May 21, 2009 by Courtney in Metropolis, Illinois

We just received our trees today and planted them right away. We had so much tree damage from the ice store, this was a nice way to put something back into the earth. We thank you very much for this opportunity.
- Red Oak planted on April 24, 2009 by Davina in Mountain Home, Arkansas

My dad, sister and I planted our tree in the yard. It was a nice time to get to spend time together.
- Red Maple planted on April 11, 2009 by Anna in Folsom, Louisiana

We ordered the Red Maples to honor our youngest two boys. They helped us plant them and will often refer to them as their tree. These trees will add alot of great color to our lawn throughout the fall season. Thanks for a wonderful program!
- Red Maple planted on April 7, 2008 by anonymous in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

When I ordered the trees, I could not wait to plant them for our wildlife. Thanks!
- Trees for Wildlife planted on April 20, 2008 by Harold in Byron, Georgia

Our family planted our trees in our backyard in memory of Isabelle Grace and Troy Dae whose birth and passing were at the same time. We will never forget how their few brief moments touched our lives.
- Jonathan Red Apple planted on June 12, 2006 by Dolores in Jones Milles, Penn.

My brother's home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi was flooded with 5 feet of water from Hurricane Katrina. He and his wife were heartbroken to have lost so many of their belongings. After they worked hard and practically repaired their whole house, I had just received the apple tree. I decided to give it to my bother to plant in his yard. Now he can have a beautiful tree growing where once there was so much devastation.
- Jonathan Red Apple planted on April 12, 2006 by William in Ocean Springs, Miss.

I just moved to my new home, when Modern Woodmen sent me a pamphlet letting me know that for reaching a milestone in my life they were congratulating me with a tree. I was so happy because the only tree I had in my yard was a lonely oak, so the new seedling was a welcome improvement for my house.
- Red oak planted on December 12, 2004 by Lawn Ya in Hutto, Texas

My son built a new log cabin home and I thought this is a great thing for him to watch this tree grow.
- Red Maple planted on April 16, 2006, by Elizabeth in Rupert, Vermont