How is synchronicity experienced with non-human nature? What does it feel like to live through that moment? ...
On December 27, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraCulture is vital in sustaining nature connectedness. And the cues for creating such a culture may be found in ...
On November 28, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraNature connectedness is plagued by ‘the reintegration problem’. Why does the ‘magic’ encountered during our wilderness experiences disappear so ...
On November 28, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraIn both scientific and everyday usage these terms are often confused. So what is the difference and why does ...
On November 11, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraDoes this description ring true for you? Do you get a feel for what these profound experiences are like? ...
On October 22, 2014 / By eyes4earthThe PowerPoint slides which accompanied Matthew Zylstra's final PhD seminar given earlier this year are now available to view ...
On October 14, 2014 / By eyes4earthA 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 ZylstraDownload the PhD dissertation ...
On May 5, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraAre meaningful nature experiences more likely to happen with young animals? ...
On April 1, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraAnd yet we know…
Hatred, even of meanness
Contorts the features
Anger, even against injustice
Makes the voice hoarse. Oh, we
Who wanted to prepare the ground for friendliness
Could not ourselves be friendly.
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