We asked ourselves, what would it look like if the reality of caring for toddlers and babies, particularly in public spaces, was collectively acknowledged and anticipated, rather than made invisible or individual? And then built four annual events around this question.

Because the earliest years of parenting involve a huge shift in identity, Birth Roots has found seasonal opportunities to develop new traditions – or new ways of experiencing old traditions, and provides activities that are developmentally geared to toddlers and babies specifically as a way of caring for caregivers!

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Join Birth Roots for some teeny-weeny-Halloween fun!  Bring your baby (0-36 months) in costume for a baby-oriented costume party & photo booth.

Activity stations carefully selected by our sponsors for the youngest among us, as well as a variety of local treats and goodies for the grown ups.  There won’t be any scary costumes and no one will give your two year old a lollipop!  Grandparents are invited, what better way to introduce them to this thing we call #communitysupportedparenting!

Join Birth Roots for a Waldorf, Montessori, Reggio, and RIE inspired festival of spring, love, and hidden folk! Designed for the youngest among us and their parents and grandparents.

This event is thoughtfully designed for the 0-36 month olds in the community. Intentionally curated exploration stations for these curious little ones makes it an adventure. Bring home inspiration and ideas for home.

The Pollinator Parade brings attention to the critically low numbers of Monarch butterfly and the plight of many pollinator species.  Educational activities at our annual Pollinator Parade emphasize the steps we can take to help rescue the disappearing monarch.

Brought to you by Birth Roots, in partnership with the Maine Audubon, this beloved event concludes with a family picnic on the beautiful grounds of Gilsland Farm in Falmouth, Maine.

The family landscape changes so dramatically throughout the early years of parenting.  While we take a million photos in the first few years, there is something special about the professional photo booth.

Birth Roots is proud to partner with local photographers to capture the magic of the moment by participating in the sweet and silly fundraiser for Birth Roots. In 2025, we partnered with midcoast Maine photographer Alyssa Soucy to bring back this event after a two year hiatus. Click here for a preview of the 2025 photos!

Our Baby Booty Resale Fundraiser collects donations of baby & children’s clothes, toys, books and equipment, cloth diapers and wraps, slings/carriers/backpacks, strollers, etc. in sizes newborn to 5T in gently-used, resale-able condition.

“A Booty isn’t just a fundraiser, it is Birth Roots’ “flocks” handing loved and cherished things on to the next “flock.” I just imagine that each item is imbued with best wishes and good mojo – – the Birth Roots’ version of pixie dust.”