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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Ecologist or bunny-hugger?

We might all be into the environment, but battle lines are drawn when it comes to invasive species ...
On March 21, 2013 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Results: MNEs, connectedness & invasive species action

View the research results poster presented on meaningful nature experiences at the 2012 Annual Research Meeting of the DST-NRF ...
On December 12, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Dolphin-assisted fishing: Mutualism or more?

Five fascinating cases (with photos & video) of dolphin-assisted fishing from around the world. Is life more about mutualism ...
On November 21, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Life’s like a leaf

What does the Bodhi Tree, a shimmering leaf and bliss bugs all have in common? ...
On November 7, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Drugs: Just a ‘peek’ experience?

Drugs may enable meaningful experiences and insight. But can they deliver a lasting 'awakening'? ...
On October 10, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Myths, missionaries & metaphysics

Finding truth and facts in an a holy trinity ...
On September 17, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Mantis & the Trickster

A series of events which may or may not prove anything with respect to meaningful nature experience - except ...
On September 12, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Aliens: Is the truth really out there?

Learning to see outside of our worldview may bring unwanted truths. ...
On September 10, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Truth: It’s a fine lion

Look at this photo and what do you see? A lioness? Correct. Grassy plains? Correct. Anything else? ...
On August 29, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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Wally Windbreak, Lindy Landscape & friends at our service

Two decades ago the Queensland Forest Service was already creatively communicating the basic concept of ecosystem services at the ...
On July 28, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra