The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center in Cadillac has announced its summer schedule of programs. The center is located next to Mitchell State Park on M-115 in Cadillac, and is one of 10 Department of Natural Resources visitor centers around the state.

The summer programs include:

June 13 - Free Fishing Weekend. There will be a family fishing contest and prizes. Participants should pre-register by calling the center at 231-779-1321. Fishing tackle and bait will be available at the center all weekend. Refreshments will also be available.

June 20 - 90th Anniversary Celebration for Michigan State Parks. There will be a canoe and kayak clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Chippewa Landing, Sportman's Port and Missaukee Paddle Sports; Live Amphibians with Jim McGrath of Nature Discovery from 2 to 4 p.m.; the 90th Anniversary Ceremony with cake and ice cream for all under the range pavilion at 4 p.m.; and another presentation of Live Amphibians from 6 to 8 p.m.

June 27 - Wildlife Wood Carving. There will be a presentation of World Class Wildlife Wood Carving Demonstration and Exhibit with Ray Eckert from 1 to 4 p.m. at the center.

July 4 - Fourth of July Fiesta Celebration. Pellet gun and archery range activities will be available to visitors from 3 to 5 p.m. and float fishing on the canal will be available from 6 to 8 p.m.

July 18 - Old Time Logging History (1860-1910). Wendell Hoover will be on hand for a presentation on old time logging history from 12 to 2 p.m. and again from 8 to 10 p.m. at the campground at the east end of the canal. Float fishing on the canal will be available from 3 to 5 p.m, and shooting range activities will be available from 6 to 8 p.m.

July 25 - Storytelling in the Native American Tradition. Wendell Hoover will be on hand again to give a presentation of storytelling in the Native American tradition from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a special evening campfire presentation from 10 p.m. to midnight.

Aug. 1 - Family Range Day. Pellet gun and archery range activities will be available from noon to 3 p.m.

Aug. 8 - Picnic in the Park. The annual Picnic in the Park fund-raiser for activities at the center will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations will be accepted. Live Wildlife Sampler with Jim McGrath of Nature Discovery will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 3 p.m. Pellet gun and archery range activities will be available from 3 to 5 p.m., and float fishing on the canal will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m.

Aug. 29-30 - Hunter Safety Class. A hunter safety class will be offered this weekend at the center. Preregistration is required by calling (231) 779-1321.

Mitchell State Park is located on M-115 in Cadillac. For more information about these events, call the visitor center at (231) 779-1321.

For information about the park, accessibility, or persons needing accommodations, contact the park supervisor at (231) 775-7911 (TTY/TDD 711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired) or visit www.michigan.gov/mitchell.

Camping reservations can be made online at www.midnrreservations.com, or by calling the Department of Natural Resources central reservation system at 800-447-2757.

All motor vehicles entering a state park or recreation area must display a Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the park entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual and $6 for a resident daily. A nonresident annual is $29 and a nonresident daily is $8. Please note that a permit is not required to visit the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center.

Join the DNR in celebrating the 90th anniversary of Michigan State Parks (1919-2009) this year. Events are being posted at www.michigan.gov/dnrgogetoutdoors.