Mike Runtz, a Biology professor at Carleton University and the writer-photographer behind Algonquin Wild: A Naturalist’s Journey Through the Seasons, his 12th book, which was published late last year to coincide with the park’s 125th anniversary in 2018.
“In part, it’s the mixture of living things,” continues the world-renowned naturalist, who has spent time in dozens of Canada’s major parks from coast to coast to coast. “All the flora and fauna combine with the geology to create a unique blend of ecosystems, all coming together in Algonquin to create a distinct ambience or feel.”
Featuring more than 360 stunning photos and a chapter for each of the four seasons, Algonquin Wild takes readers inside Runtz’s intimate relationship with the park — a bond that was forged during family trips with his parents in the 1950s and evolved in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s when he spent 11 years working as an interpretive naturalist in Algonquin Provincial Park.
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