2025 Apple Island Tours
Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, 2025, 10 am-3:40 pm
(Bus driver break from 12-12:30 pm)
Self-paced guided tours of West Bloomfield School’s Apple Island. 3:40 pm is last departure. Ticket donations: $25 adult, $15 child (ages 5-12. Must be five years or older for tour. Online reservations for GWBHS members only. Details at gwbhs.org/apple-island-tours.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Silver Sponsors: Complete Insurance Services, Family of Suzanne Bentley Hadley
About the Trip: The tour begins at Orchard Lake Museum, followed by a quick bus ride to the Orchard Lake shore (bus transportation provided by West Bloomfield Parks) and pontoon boat ride to Apple Island. The tour of the island is self-paced. Allow 3 hours for the round trip. Be sure to read our “Know Before You Go” flyer for information about weather/insect conditions on the island and the physical requirements of the tour. Be sure to dress in layers and wear close-toed shoes on the island.
Activities at Orchard Lake Museum: Orchard Lake Museum will be open during the event, with many fun outdoor activities, including: historical costume photo op, archaeology activity box, and old-fashioned games and crafts. Snacks will be available for purchase. The Museum gift shop will be open.
Tickets: Ticket donations: $25 adult, $15 child (ages 5-12), none under 5 years old. Tickets will be available for purchase at Orchard Lake Museum on a first come, first served basis during the event.
Advance Reservations: MEMBERS ONLY, May 1 – June 7. Back by popular demand – GWBHS members can purchase tickets and schedule their chosen estimated time of departure online! Must check in 15 minutes before planned departure time. Reservations are nonrefundable, except in the case of weather event cancellation. Individual level members can purchase one advance ticket; other membership levels up to 6.
Support Apple Island Tours as a $500 Gold sponsor, $125 Silver sponsor, or $50 Apple Island Champion. See details at gwbhs.org/support/sponsorships.
Volunteers & Docents are needed! See what it’s all about in a training session on Wednesday, June 11, 7 pm at the Orchard Lake Museum! RSVP the day prior at
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