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    Podcast: Ceremonial Consciousness

    An intimate conversation on the Rooted Healing podcast about nature connection, attention, animism, and the role of ceremony in ...

    On June 5, 2025 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Better with Birds: Webinar Replay

    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
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    Keurbooms Lagoon 2021 Calendar – now available

    "For the Love of the Lagoon" - the Keurbooms 2021 Calendar is ready to order! ...

    On November 21, 2020 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Integrating multiple perspectives on the human~nature relationship: A reply to Fletcher 2017

    The concept of “connectedness with nature” is increasingly used in environmental and sustainability discourse. However, this construct has also ...

    On March 24, 2019 / By eyes4earth
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    Publication: Meaningful Nature Experiences

    My chapter “Meaningful nature experiences: pathways for deepening connections between people and place” features in the book "Cultural and ...

    On December 4, 2018 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Cave & The Contemplator

    Announcing the iBook release of an evocative journey into nature connectedness. ...

    On April 22, 2015 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Intentions in print

    The Baviaanskloof Nature Awareness Group has released a brochure outlining its vision and ambitions. ...

    On April 20, 2015 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    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
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    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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The 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.

— Barry Lopez (2003)
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