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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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    The Reintegration Problem (Pt 2): Creating a culture of connectedness

    Culture is vital in sustaining nature connectedness. And the cues for creating such a culture may be found in ...

    On November 28, 2014 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    The Reintegration Problem (Pt 1): Why nature connectedness doesn’t stick

    Nature connectedness is plagued by ‘the reintegration problem’. Why does the ‘magic’ encountered during our wilderness experiences disappear so ...

    On November 28, 2014 / By Matthew Zylstra
  • Blog 1

    Synchronicity or synchrony?

    In both scientific and everyday usage these terms are often confused. So what is the difference and why does ...

    On November 11, 2014 / By Matthew Zylstra
  • Blog 1

    Connectedness as a core conservation concern

    A scientific review article of nature connection and its implications for conservation education and practice. ...

    On October 9, 2014 / By Matthew Zylstra
  • Blog 1

    Nature needs our attention

    The ability to focus attention on nature is vital for sustainability and human health and well-being, writes Matthew Zylstra ...

    On August 29, 2014 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    PhD thesis: Meaningful nature experience, nature connectedness & sustainability education

    Download the PhD dissertation ...

    On May 5, 2014 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    The inquisitiveness of youth

    Are meaningful nature experiences more likely to happen with young animals? ...

    On April 1, 2014 / By Matthew Zylstra
  • Blog 0

    eyes4earth update: November 2013

    The November 2013 eyes4earth.org update for is now online. Features presentations, writings, videos and news relating to diverse dimensions ...

    On November 4, 2013 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    The hatching of an idea

    Introducing ‘free-range education’: scrambled idea or hard-boiled movement in the making? ...

    On June 23, 2013 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    The problem with ‘eyes4earth’

    A reliance on our eyes as our primary sense organ inhibits our engagement with environmental issues and our connection ...

    On April 22, 2013 / By Matthew Zylstra
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