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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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    Interview on ‘Dierepraters’

    A trailer from a recent interview I did on KyKNET's 'Dierepraters' series ...

    On September 17, 2021 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Armageddon Dating & Polyamorous Place Relationships

    The urge to experience and love new nature places while we can. ...

    On January 31, 2021 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Keurbooms Lagoon 2021 Calendar – now available

    "For the Love of the Lagoon" - the Keurbooms 2021 Calendar is ready to order! ...

    On November 21, 2020 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Connection, Commitment & Community in COVID-19

    VIDEO: An online Special Session at the Fynbos Forum 2020 ...

    On September 21, 2020 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Births and birds

    Births and the birds that bring connection and catharsis in moments of need. ...

    On May 19, 2020 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    COVID-19 calling: Humanity’s ‘thwasa’?

    Does the Xhosa tradition of ukuthwasa serve as a metaphor for humanity's own COVID-19 calling? ...

    On April 22, 2020 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Podcast: Navigating our ‘inner’ & ‘outer’ nature

    Matthew Zylstra was recently interviewed on Earthfire Radio about his perspectives on where to put our attention during these ...

    On March 24, 2020 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    We’re on Watch: ‘OurStory’ in 24hrs

    If we scaled the entire human history into a 24 hour day, what would that timeline tell us? We ...

    On March 11, 2020 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    The return of remembering

    A special moment transpired earlier this year: it involved a dragonfly, a prolonged thought of invitation and a ritual ...

    On November 2, 2019 / By Matthew Zylstra
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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 December 4, 2018 / By Matthew Zylstra
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  • Interview on ‘Dierepraters’

    September 17, 2021
  • Armageddon Dating & Polyamorous Place Relationships

    January 31, 2021
  • Keurbooms Lagoon 2021 Calendar – now available

    November 21, 2020

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