Upcoming events.
There’s always something going on in the Willow Tree Community. Whether you are joining our Community of Families Festival, trying on a new sling at a babywearing meet-up, or signing up for a Childbirth Education class, you’ll find an event that’s right for you.
Scroll down to learn more about our individual events.
Play Group
This play group is open to all! Designed for moms with their littles still at home as a place to gather, chat and play. Contact Michelle for any questions: 517-290-3034
Play Group
This play group is open to all! Designed for moms with their littles still at home as a place to gather, chat and play. Contact Michelle for any questions: 517-290-3034
Newborn Care Class
This class costs $75/couple. By signing up you agree to bring payment on the day of class.
This class covers all the basics of newborn care from diapering, bathing, fingernails, well-baby check-ups and more to help you feel empowered as you being your journey as a family.
RSVP is required to attend this class. It is taught by Taylor Bodell a professional birth and postpartum doula and mother of 3 or by Abigail Cunningham, another professional birth and postpartum doula and nursing student.
Contact Taylor directly at taylorbodellbirthservices@yahoo.com or via text or call at 517.908.5241 for class-specific questions.
Bereavement Support Group
Join us for a safe, supportive group fostering a nonjudgemental space for those grieving a miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss, or infant death.
Sign-up is not required but helps us plan enough materials for everyone. Please contact us through the contact page if you plan to attend and to be connected with the leader.
Newborn Group
Abby Sumbler— doula, childbirth educator and mother hosts our bi-monthly newborn group. It is a free group for those navigating newborn days, looking for community, or desiring a place to ask questions and get advice. Please bring your babies and enjoy having them interact as you build the community you’ve been looking for. Our free store is open at this time as well!
Prenatal Yoga Class
Come join this restorative class taught by Taylor Bodell to retain peace and flexibility during your pregnancy. Class is $20/person and can be paid in-person the day of. Space is limited so signing up is required. Reserve your spot by texting or calling Taylor: (517) 908-5241.
Play Group
This play group is open to all! Designed for moms with their littles still at home as a place to gather, chat and play. Contact Michelle for any questions: 517-290-3034
Play Group
This play group is open to all! Designed for moms with their littles still at home as a place to gather, chat and play. Contact Michelle for any questions: 517-290-3034
Newborn Group
Abby Sumbler— doula, childbirth educator and mother hosts our bi-monthly newborn group. It is a free group for those navigating newborn days, looking for community, or desiring a place to ask questions and get advice. Please bring your babies and enjoy having them interact as you build the community you’ve been looking for. Our free store is open at this time as well!
Play Group
This play group is open to all! Designed for moms with their littles still at home as a place to gather, chat and play. Contact Michelle for any questions: 517-290-3034
Play Group
This play group is open to all! Designed for moms with their littles still at home as a place to gather, chat and play. Contact Michelle for any questions: 517-290-3034
Newborn Group
Abby Sumbler— doula, childbirth educator and mother hosts our bi-monthly newborn group. It is a free group for those navigating newborn days, looking for community, or desiring a place to ask questions and get advice. Please bring your babies and enjoy having them interact as you build the community you’ve been looking for. Our free store is open at this time as well!
Play Group
This play group is open to all! Designed for moms with their littles still at home as a place to gather, chat and play. Contact Michelle for any questions: 517-290-3034
RSVP Closed—Childbirth Education Class Part 2/2 February Series—Class 2
This class is at capacity and cannot accept more students.
Join us as Alexandra Harper-Brees, a childbirth educator and teacher of 10 years, teaches this FREE 2 part childbirth education class. Classes build upon each other and attendees are encouraged to attend the full series. Normally priced at $150, thanks to the MI Empowered Family grant it is free to everyone for a limited time.
This class covers all the common procedures for newborns, how to find evidence-based information for your birth plan, what to expect with initiating breastfeeding, and how to set yourself up for success postpartum. Taught by a professional birth doula and childbirth educator with 10 years of experience.
RSVP is required to take this class. Please text or call Alexandra at 517.917.0090 or alexandra.harperbrees@gmail.com with class-specific questions
RSVP Closed—Childbirth Education Class Part 1/2 February Series—Class 1
This class is at capacity and cannot accept more attendees. Unfortunately our teaching grant ends in February. We welcome any and all leads for funding to continue these classes but do not have any at the moment. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist.
Alexandra Harper-Brees, a childbirth educator and doula of 10 years, teaches this FREE 2 part childbirth education class. Classes build upon each other and attendees are encouraged to attend the full series. Normally priced at $150, thanks to the MI Empowered Family grant it is free to everyone for a limited time.
This first class in the 2 part series covers optimal nutrition in pregnancy and what it prevents, mechanics of childbirth, how hormones work, how to increase the chances of baby being in an ideal position, birth location options, birth rights, and considering due date accuracy. Taught by a professional birth doula and childbirth educator with 10 years of experience.
RSVP is required to take this class. Please text or call Alexandra at 517.917.0090 or alexandra.harperbrees@gmail.com with class-specific questions
RSVP Closed—Newborn Care Class
The class is at capacity and cannot accept more students. Please contact us to be added to the waitlist.
This newborn care class is provided FREE to everyone for a limited time as part of the MI Empowered Family Grant.
This class covers all the basics of newborn care from diapering, bathing, fingernails, well-baby check-ups and more to help you feel empowered as you being your journey as a family.
RSVP is required to attend this class. It is taught by Taylor Bodell a professional birth and postpartum doula and mother of 3 or by Abigail Cunningham, another professional birth and postpartum doula and nursing student.
Contact Taylor directly at taylorbodellbirthservices@yahoo.com or via text or call at 517.908.5241 for class-specific questions.
Play Group
This play group is open to all! Designed for moms with their littles still at home as a place to gather, chat and play. Contact Michelle for any questions: 517-290-3034
RSVP Closed—Infant CPR Class
This class is at capacity and cannot accept more attendees. Contact us to be put on the waitlist.
This infant CPR class is currently provided free to everyone through the MI Empowered Family Grant!
This class covers everything you need to know to respond to an emergency with your baby. With hands-on practice and an experienced teacher, you can feel confident in keeping your baby safe. RSVP is required to take this class.
Contact Michelle Haskell at michellehaskellbirth@gmail.com or via text or call at 517.290.3034
Play Group
This play group is open to all! Designed for moms with their littles still at home as a place to gather, chat and play. Contact Michelle for any questions: 517-290-3034
Play Group
This play group is open to all! Designed for moms with their littles still at home as a place to gather, chat and play. Contact Michelle for any questions: 517-290-3034
Newborn Group
Abby Sumbler— doula, childbirth educator and mother hosts our bi-monthly newborn group. It is a free group for those navigating newborn days, looking for community, or desiring a place to ask questions and get advice. Please bring your babies and enjoy having them interact as you build the community you’ve been looking for. Our free store is open at this time as well!
Free Store Open Tuesday
The free store is open Tuesdays 10-11a.m. and Wednesdays 6-7p.m. It is not open beyond these times. Any last minute changes will be shown on the Willow Tree Family Center Facebook page.
The Free Store is a community resource intended for expecting families with newborns, babies, and children. Items are meant to support those needs and are not for resale, hobbies, or other uses. Please tell friends and family about the free store hours so they can get the items they need.
Businesses on the second floor of Willow Tree are not Willow Tree staff and will not open the free store for visitors.
RSVP Closed Newborn Care Class
This class is at capacity and cannot accept any more attendees.
This newborn care class is provided FREE to everyone for a limited time as part of the MI Empowered Family Grant.
This class covers all the basics of newborn care from diapering, bathing, fingernails, well-baby check-ups and more to help you feel empowered as you being your journey as a family.
RSVP is required to attend this class. It is taught by Taylor Bodell a professional birth and postpartum doula and mother of 3 or by Abigail Cunningham, another professional birth and postpartum doula and nursing student.
Contact Taylor directly at taylorbodellbirthservices@yahoo.com or via text or call at 517.908.5241 for class-specific questions.
Play Group
This play group is open to all! Designed for moms with their littles still at home as a place to gather, chat and play. Contact Michelle for any questions: 517-290-3034
Free Store Open Wednesday
The free store is open Tuesdays 10-11a.m. and Wednesdays 6-7p.m. It is not open beyond these times. Any last minute changes will be shown on the Willow Tree Family Center Facebook page.
The Free Store is a community resource intended for expecting families with newborns, babies, and children. Items are meant to support those needs and are not for resale, hobbies, or other uses. Please tell friends and family about the free store hours so they can get the items they need.
Businesses on the second floor of Willow Tree are not Willow Tree staff and will not open the free store for visitors.
RSVP Closed—Childbirth Education Class Part 2/2 January Series—Class 2
This class is at capacity and cannot accept more students. Please see another month to sign-up for message us to be added to the waitlist.
Join us as Alexandra Harper-Brees, a childbirth eductor and teacher of 10 years, teaches this FREE 2 part childbirth education class. Classes build upon each other and attendees are encouraged to attend the full series. Normally priced at $150, thanks to the MI Empowered Family grant it is free to everyone for a limited time.
This class covers all the common procedures for newborns, how to find evidence-based information for your birth plan, what to expect with initiating breastfeeding, and how to set yourself up for success postpartum. Taught by a professional birth doula and childbirth educator with 10 years of experience.
RSVP is required to take this class. Please text or call Alexandra at 517.917.0090 or alexandra.harperbrees@gmail.com with class-specific questions
Free Store Open Tuesday
The free store is open Tuesdays 10-11a.m. and Wednesdays 6-7p.m. It is not open beyond these times. Any last minute changes will be shown on the Willow Tree Family Center Facebook page.
The Free Store is a community resource intended for expecting families with newborns, babies, and children. Items are meant to support those needs and are not for resale, hobbies, or other uses. Please tell friends and family about the free store hours so they can get the items they need.
Businesses on the second floor of Willow Tree are not Willow Tree staff and will not open the free store for visitors.
RSVP Closed—Childbirth Education Class Part 1/2 January Series—Class 1
This class is at capacity and cannot accept more students. Please see another month to sign-up for message us to be added to the waitlist.
Alexandra Harper-Brees, a childbirth educator and doula of 10 years, teaches this FREE 2 part childbirth education class. Classes build upon each other and attendees are encouraged to attend the full series. Normally priced at $150, thanks to the MI Empowered Family grant it is free to everyone for a limited time.
This first class in the 2 part series covers optimal nutrition in pregnancy and what it prevents, mechanics of childbirth, how hormones work, how to increase the chances of baby being in an ideal position, birth location options, birth rights, and considering due date accuracy. Taught by a professional birth doula and childbirth educator with 10 years of experience.
RSVP is required to take this class. Please text or call Alexandra at 517.917.0090 or alexandra.harperbrees@gmail.com with class-specific questions
Play Group
This play group is open to all! Designed for moms with their littles still at home as a place to gather, chat and play. Contact Michelle for any questions: 517-290-3034
Newborn Group
Abby Sumbler— doula, childbirth educator and mother hosts our bi-monthly newborn group. It is a free group for those navigating newborn days, looking for community, or desiring a place to ask questions and get advice. Please bring your babies and enjoy having them interact as you build the community you’ve been looking for. Our free store is open at this time as well!
RSVP Closed—Infant CPR Class
This class is full and cannot accept more attendees. Please contact us if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
This infant CPR class is currently provided free to everyone through the MI Empowered Family Grant!
This class covers everything you need to know to respond to an emergency with your baby. With hands-on practice and an experienced teacher, you can feel confident in keeping your baby safe. RSVP is required to take this class.
Contact Michelle Haskell at michellehaskellbirth@gmail.com or via text or call at 517.290.3034
RSVP Closed—Childbirth Education Class Part 2/2 December Series—Class 2
This class is at capacity and cannot accept more students. Please sign up for another class or contact us to be placed on the waitlist.
Join us as Alexandra Harper-Brees, a childbirth eductor and teacher of 10 years, teaches this FREE 2 part childbirth education class. Classes build upon each other and attendees are encouraged to attend the full series. Normally priced at $150, thanks to the MI Empowered Family grant it is free to everyone for a limited time.
This class covers all the common procedures for newborns, how to find evidence-based information for your birth plan, what to expect with initiating breastfeeding, and how to set yourself up for success postpartum. Taught by a professional birth doula and childbirth educator with 10 years of experience.
RSVP is required to take this class. Please text or call Alexandra at 517.917.0090 or alexandra.harperbrees@gmail.com with class-specific questions
RSVP Closed—Childbirth Education Class Part 1/2 December Series—Class 1
This class is at capacity and cannot accept more students. Please sign up for another class or contact us to be placed on the waitlist.
Alexandra Harper-Brees, a childbirth educator and doula of 10 years, teaches this FREE 2 part childbirth education class. Classes build upon each other and attendees are encouraged to attend the full series. Normally priced at $150, thanks to the MI Empowered Family grant it is free to everyone for a limited time.
This first class in the 2 part series covers optimal nutrition in pregnancy and what it prevents, mechanics of childbirth, how hormones work, how to increase the chances of baby being in an ideal position, birth location options, birth rights, and considering due date accuracy. Taught by a professional birth doula and childbirth educator with 10 years of experience.
RSVP is required to take this class. Please text or call Alexandra at 517.917.0090 or alexandra.harperbrees@gmail.com with class-specific questions
Newborn Care Class
This newborn care class is provided FREE to everyone for a limited time as part of the MI Empowered Family Grant.
This class covers all the basics of newborn care from diapering, bathing, fingernails, well-baby check-ups and more to help you feel empowered as you being your journey as a family.
RSVP is required to attend this class. It is taught by Taylor Bodell a professional birth and postpartum doula and mother of 3 or by Abigail Cunningham, another professional birth and postpartum doula and nursing student.
Contact Taylor directly at taylorbodellbirthservices@yahoo.com or via text or call at 517.908.5241 for class-specific questions.
Become A Volunteer
Willow Tree is completely volunteer run and we can always use more hands to make these dreams realities. Do you have a certain demographic of families you want to help? Do you have a class you want to share? Do you just have time or resources you want to put toward helping your community thrive? If so, join our volunteer community.