Why birding benefits us & the planet I was recently invited on as a Guest Speaker for BirdLife South ...
On May 22, 2024 / By Matthew ZylstraTen years since completing my PhD research is cause for celebration and reflection. ...
On March 12, 2024 / By Matthew ZylstraA live recording covering some of the science of nature connectedness and how it underpins our collaborative work on ...
On February 12, 2024 / By Matthew ZylstraThe reply of the webinar exploring Nature Coincidences, Connection & Compassion. ...
On August 16, 2023 / By Matthew ZylstraMy talk at Plett OceanFest looked at the Keurbooms estuary through the lens of connection. ...
On July 7, 2023 / By Matthew ZylstraWhat do we do when traditional beliefs about animal coincidences contribute to their persecution? ...
On July 27, 2022 / By Matthew ZylstraA trailer from a recent interview I did on KyKNET's 'Dierepraters' series ...
On September 17, 2021 / By Matthew ZylstraThe urge to experience and love new nature places while we can. ...
On January 31, 2021 / By Matthew Zylstra"For the Love of the Lagoon" - the Keurbooms 2021 Calendar is ready to order! ...
On November 21, 2020 / By Matthew ZylstraVIDEO: An online Special Session at the Fynbos Forum 2020 ...
On September 21, 2020 / 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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