Get ready reel in the exciting world of salmon science and conservation! In this engaging session, we’ll explore the life cycle of Chinook Salmon and the important role Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery plays in their rearing and release. Discover how the Salmon in the Classroom program hooks students into hands-on science learning. We’ll also shed some light on the not-so-welcome Sea Lamprey—an invasive species with a face only a fisheries biologist could love. Leave with classroom-ready ideas, fun facts, and a new appreciation for Michigan’s aquatic ecosystems!