Why birding benefits us & the planet I was recently invited on as a Guest Speaker for BirdLife South ...
On May 22, 2024 / By Matthew Zylstra"For the Love of the Lagoon" - the Keurbooms 2021 Calendar is ready to order! ...
On November 21, 2020 / By Matthew ZylstraThe concept of “connectedness with nature” is increasingly used in environmental and sustainability discourse. However, this construct has also ...
On March 24, 2019 / By eyes4earthMy chapter “Meaningful nature experiences: pathways for deepening connections between people and place” features in the book "Cultural and ...
On December 4, 2018 / 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 ZylstraA scientific review article of nature connection and its implications for conservation education and practice. ...
On October 9, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraThe 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 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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