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 »
Backyard birds: boring or best friends for bird language beginners? ...
On November 19, 2015 / By Matthew ZylstraAnnouncing the iBook release of an evocative journey into nature connectedness. ...
On April 22, 2015 / By Matthew ZylstraThe Baviaanskloof Nature Awareness Group has released a brochure outlining its vision and ambitions. ...
On April 20, 2015 / By Matthew ZylstraStop for a moment. Before diving in and racing through 2015, give some time and space to finding your ...
On February 2, 2015 / By Matthew ZylstraHow is synchronicity experienced with non-human nature? What does it feel like to live through that moment? ...
On December 27, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraDoes the weather influence when and why humpback whales breach? ...
On December 16, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraCulture is vital in sustaining nature connectedness. And the cues for creating such a culture may be found in ...
On November 28, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraNature connectedness is plagued by ‘the reintegration problem’. Why does the ‘magic’ encountered during our wilderness experiences disappear so ...
On November 28, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraIn both scientific and everyday usage these terms are often confused. So what is the difference and why does ...
On November 11, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraA scientific review article of nature connection and its implications for conservation education and practice. ...
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All 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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