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 »
Around the world, there are many examples of how indigenous peoples 'read' the landscape. As humans, we of course ...
On September 10, 2010 / By Matthew ZylstraIn ancient Indian mythology, there is a story told about the ravaging demon of Taraka whom cannot be stopped ...
On August 25, 2010 / By Matthew ZylstraAge-old Bushmen stories come to life within the Baviaanskloof landscape and give local youth a glimpse of their heritage ...
On August 13, 2010 / By Matthew ZylstraTo celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity, crew members from the Samoa Voyaging Society are currently sailing the Pacific ...
On May 4, 2010 / By Matthew ZylstraThe weblog of The Nature Conservancy recently asked a very timely and critical question to its followers: "What should ...
On March 6, 2010 / By Matthew ZylstraThe idea that animals can convey meaning, and thereby offer an attentive human being illumination, is a commonly held belief the world over. The view is disparaged and disputed only by modern cultures with an allegiance to science as the sole arbiter of truth. The price of this conceit, to my way of thinking, is enormous.
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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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