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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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    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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    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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    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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    Moments that matter

    Animals can meet awareness at certain times in certain ways have the s have the potential to ...

    On October 24, 2017 / By Matthew Zylstra
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  • Keurbooms Lagoon 2021 Calendar – now available

    November 21, 2020
  • Connection, Commitment & Community in COVID-19

    September 21, 2020
  • Births and birds

    May 19, 2020

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A radical inner transformation and rise to a new level of consciousness might be the only real hope we have in the current global crisis brought on by the dominance of the Western mechanistic paradigm.

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