Craig speaks with John Hartig, Refuge Manager of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, about public access to Sugar Island. The island is an extension of the Refuge's effort to conserve, protect, and restore habitats for various types of wildlife, including the eagle and peregrine falcon.

It’s been one year since the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took Michigan’s grey wolves off the Endangered Species list. Now, the Humane Society of the United States and other groups are filing suit to increase protections for wolves in Michigan and several other states. The suit, filed last week, comes on the heels of a new Michigan law that lists the wolf as a “game species”.

Eric McDonough, Executive Director of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, talks with WDET's Amy Miller about the issue and why he believes science should dictate how the wolf population is managed.

The Sierra Club released a photo essay detailing the lives of people in Michigan who are impacted by coal-fired power plants.

Metro Detroit has grown a national reputation for urban and community gardens. There are hundreds throughout Metro Detroit, but the vast majority of those gardens go dormant in the winter. Now Oakland County Parks is taking the concept of Community Gardening to the next level and is moving the gardens indoors for the winter months. WDET’s Amy Miller speaks with Mike Donnellon, Chief of Parks and Facilities Maintenance for Oakland County Parks.

Invasive species can sometimes be beautiful plants but when they take root in a new environment, they tend to wreak havoc on the ecosystem. Phragmites is one invasive species that is running out of control along Michigan shorelines.

Craig speaks with Bob Williams, director of Stewart Farm Ecology Center at Harsens Island and Founder of Phragmites.org. and John DeLisle, VP of Royal Oak Nature Society, president of the Southeast Michigan WildOnes Chapter and Certified pesticide applicator. They discuss Phragmites and other invasive species that are plaguing land owners. If you want more information on how to control Phragmites, there is an upcoming workshop or check out any of these links:

The Lone Wolverine is a new book that tracks Michigan's state animal for six years.

WDET's Amy Miller speaks with the new Editor of Organic Gardening, Victoria von Biel about the value of growing your own vegetable garden and reaping the delicious rewards. She offers ideas for making a delicious Fourth of July BBQ that even picky eaters will love!

Gloryland Author Shelton Johnson talks with WDET's Amy Miller about his novel.

The Department of Natural Resources has organized a new encroachment initiative to settle longstanding issues of property lines.

Howard Russel, entomologist at MSU, explains how the brown marmoraded stink bug and the black striped fruit fly will be the main pests to watch out for this warm season.

Hiking expert and author, Andrew Skurka, discusses his new book, "The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide," with WDET's Laura Weber.

Craig welcomes Deborah Baughman of Southfield-based Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss. Baughman will be the keynote speaker for the "Keeping the Family Cottage in the Family" seminar at the Cottage and Lakefront Living Show.

Michigan United Conservation Clubs Resource Policy Manager Amy Trotter joins the Craig Fahle Show to update listeners about issues registering on MUCC's radar. Craig also previews Outdoorama.

Craig previews The Cottage and Lakefront Living Show with Executive Director of the Michigan Lake and Stream Association William "Scott" Brown and Deborah Baughman, an attorney with Southfield-based Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer, and Weiss law firm, who is presenting the "Keeping the Family in the Family Cottage" seminar at the show. The Cottage and Lakefront Living Show happens at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi February 23 - 26.

Craig speaks with Belle Isle Conservancy Board Member Vance Patrick and former Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium Secretary Jennifer Boardman about this Saturday's Shiver on the River 2012. The February 4th event will run from 10a.m. to 3p.m.