Matthew Zylstra

Matthew Zylstra is a free-range writer, educator and researcher with a focus on human-nature relationships and interactions. This website and many of its posts are inspired by his PhD research on meaningful nature experience and connectedness with nature. His thesis is available for download here »

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New publication on meaningful nature experiences

Announcing the new publication “Meaningful nature experiences: pathways for deepening connections between people and place” in the book "Cultural ...
On September 4, 2018 / By Matthew Zylstra
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An experience of oneness

Organisational expert Joseph Jaworski shares a defining nature experience that inspired his future career. ...
On July 26, 2018 / By Matthew Zylstra
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The real origins of capoeira?

The "Ostrich Dance" of the !Gwikwe Bushmen bears remarkable resemblance to Capoeira. ...
On January 9, 2018 / By Matthew Zylstra
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IONS Conference Presentation

View the presentation that Matthew Zylstra delivered at the 17th International IONS Conference recently held in Oakland, California. ...
On July 25, 2017 / By Matthew Zylstra
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How about an ecological selfie?

Step aside National Selfie Day, we are introducing Global Ecological Selfie Day. ...
On July 1, 2017 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Familiarity breeds con…nection?

Backyard birds: boring or best friends for bird language beginners? ...
On November 19, 2015 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Cave & The Contemplator

Announcing the iBook release of an evocative journey into nature connectedness. ...
On April 22, 2015 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Intentions in print

The Baviaanskloof Nature Awareness Group has released a brochure outlining its vision and ambitions. ...
On April 20, 2015 / By Matthew Zylstra
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What Vipassana forgot

Any close observation of the Law of Nature must include Nature in its entirety ...
On March 2, 2015 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Winding up for another big year?

Stop for a moment. Before diving in and racing through 2015, give some time and space to finding your ...
On February 2, 2015 / By Matthew Zylstra