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 »
Why birding benefits us & the planet I was recently invited on as a Guest Speaker for BirdLife South ...
On May 22, 2024 / By Matthew ZylstraTen years since completing my PhD research is cause for celebration and reflection. ...
On March 12, 2024 / By Matthew ZylstraA live recording covering some of the science of nature connectedness and how it underpins our collaborative work on ...
On February 12, 2024 / By Matthew ZylstraA beautiful encounter between a boy and octopus unfolds on the Garden Route. ...
On January 12, 2024 / By Matthew ZylstraThe reply of the webinar exploring Nature Coincidences, Connection & Compassion. ...
On August 16, 2023 / By Matthew ZylstraWhat does it feel like to experience a nature coincidence? ...
On July 19, 2023 / By Matthew ZylstraMy talk at Plett OceanFest looked at the Keurbooms estuary through the lens of connection. ...
On July 7, 2023 / By Matthew ZylstraWhat do we do when traditional beliefs about animal coincidences contribute to their persecution? ...
On July 27, 2022 / By Matthew ZylstraA trailer from a recent interview I did on KyKNET's 'Dierepraters' series ...
On September 17, 2021 / By Matthew ZylstraThe urge to experience and love new nature places while we can. ...
On January 31, 2021 / By Matthew ZylstraAll becoming has needed me. My looking ripens things and they come toward me to meet and be met.
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The PhD research underpinning certain content on eyes4earth.org was completed in early 2014.
The final dissertation is freely available for download here.
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