Open: 2nd Sundays & 3rd Fridays, 1-4 pm
Closed: Holiday weekends and when a GWBHS program is elsewhere.
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Open: 2nd Sundays and 3rd Fridays, 1-4 pm
Apple Island Kayak Adventure
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:30-8:30 pm
DNR Orchard Lake Boat Launch, 4060 Orchard Lake Road
($11 for residents / $13 for non-residents)
Discover the fun of kayaking on Orchard Lake with West Bloomfield School District’s (WBSD) Apple Island as our exploration destination. We will hike the historic island before paddling back. A WBP naturalist and GWBHS docent will accompany you as your guides. This trip is for intermediate paddlers with their own watercraft. You must bring your own boat and life jacket. Program made possible through partnerships with WBSD and WBP. Fee is per person, not per watercraft. Register through wbparks.org.
**REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP FOR A WAITLIST**
Open House
Friday, August 21, 2026, 1-4 pm
(Free admission, donations appreciated)
Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road
Permanent exhibits interpret local area history and culture.