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Cave & The Contemplator

By Matthew Zylstra @eyes4earth · On April 22, 2015

We are delighted to announce the release of the iBook – Cave & The Contemplator.
Today’s launch also celebrates the 45th anniversary of Earth Day and the 9-year anniversary of eyes4earth.  Cave & The Contemplator is derived from Matthew Zylstra’s PhD dissertation (published April 2014).

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

An evocative journey into nature connectedness.

Adventures into wilderness are as unpredictable as they are profound. This poetic story follows ‘The Contemplator’ on a sojourn into wilder nature. It traces his process of facing anxieties, deep questioning and opening up to the tantalizing wonders revealed through insightful exchanges between nature and soul. The Contemplator’s meaningful experiences invite conversation and reflection on their implications for personal growth and collective learning.

This exploration of direct nature experience serves as an accessible reference for facilitators, practitioners and anyone interested in nature connectedness, deep ecology, ecopsychology, phenomenology, wilderness adventure, sustainability education, outdoor learning and regenerative leadership. Read excerpt on iBooks »

Proceeds from the sale of this publication go toward supporting the development of the Baviaanskloof Nature Awareness Group. So please consider a purchase even if you are unsure you will read it…  :)

Requirements:
To view this book, you must have an iOS device with iBooks 1.3.1 or later or iOS 4.3.3 or later, or a Mac with iBooks 1.0 or later and OS X 10.9 or later.  A pdf version of this iBook will be available soon. Please mail info@earthcollective.net if you would like to be notified of its release.
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Matthew Zylstra

Matthew Zylstra, PhD is an ecologist, lecturer and facilitator focusing on human~nature connectedness. His transdisciplinary research has entwined ecology, environmental psychology, and education in support of deep learning and wellbeing. He is a keen naturalist, especially in coastal and marine ecosystems.  Matthew’s PhD dissertation on meaningful nature experience, nature connectedness and its role in transformative education is freely available for download here »

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