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.
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
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.
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—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
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
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
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.
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 at capacity and cannot accept more attendees. Please see another month to join or 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
Pay-What-You-Can Holiday Photo Sessions
Capture the joy of the holiday season with our Pay-What-You-Can Christmas Mini Sessions!
Each 15-minute session includes 5 edited digital images for a minimum contribution of $25, with 50% of proceeds donated to Willow Tree Family Center to support local families.
To reserve your spot, visit https://book.usesession.com/s/-_CEwAZxif.
If you have any questions, please reach out to abigailjcphotography@gmail.com
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.
RSVP Closed—Childbirth Education Class Part 2/2 October Series—Class 2
This class is at capacity and cannot accept any more attendees. Please see another month or contact us to be put on the waitlist.
Join us as Alexandra Harper-Brees, a childbirth eductor and teacher of 10 years, teaches this FREE 3 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 November Series—Class 1
This class is at capacity and cannot accept any more attendees. Please see another month or contact us to be put 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 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!
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 at capacity and cannot accept more students. Please contact us to be put on the waitlist or see another class to sign up for.
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
Meet The Doulas: October Event
Looking for a doula? Trying to figure our what the heck a doula is? Know the basics but are curious what benefits comes with having a doula? Come to our free Meet the Doulas event! We have birth doulas, postpartum doulas, bereavement doulas, and more! There will be a chance to meet doulas, ask questions, and interview a variety to find the one that is the right fit for you. Many of our doulas accept Medicaid insurances, which completely cover many doula services, and all our doulas offer payment plans.
RSVP is not required, but does help us make sure there’s adequate seating prepared.
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—Childbirth Education Class Part 2/2 October Series—Class 2 Birth Planning and Preparing for Postpartum Success
This class is at capacity and cannot accept more students.
Join us as Alexandra Harper-Brees teaches this FREE 3 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 8 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 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 at capacity and cannot accept more students. Please see another class to sign up or 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
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.