The Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center will offer a number of special programs throughout the summer that are geared toward getting people outdoors and in touch with nature.

The visitor center is located at 34270 County Road 652 in Mattawan. The programs are all about one hour in length, except on Wednesdays when the program runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All programs are free of charge and no registration is required.

Upcoming programs include:
 

In addition, the visitor center hosts Summer Fishing Days every Saturday from 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. for children ages 5 to 16. This catch-and-release program requires pre-registration. Parents may register children for the program by calling 269-668-2876.

Public tours of the hatchery also are available daily. Tours take place Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Groups of 10 or more need to call ahead and reserve a private group tour. Tours last about 30 minutes and offer visitors a firsthand look at how and why the DNR raises millions of fish each year to plant in lakes, rivers and streams. Tours are appropriate for all ages and are handicapped accessible.