A 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 ZylstraA reliance on our eyes as our primary sense organ inhibits our engagement with environmental issues and our connection ...
On April 22, 2013 / By Matthew ZylstraMatthew Zylstra shares some of the findings unearthed during his studies ...
On December 15, 2012 / By eyes4earthThere's a lot of talk these days about 'reconnecting with nature'. But what exactly do we mean by that? ...
On November 14, 2012 / By eyes4earthFinding truth and facts in an a holy trinity ...
On September 17, 2012 / By Matthew ZylstraAn unlikely encounter with a Knysna elephant leads to questions about some of the more fuzzy dimensions of synchronicity ...
On August 22, 2012 / By eyes4earthOutcomes of recent research claims that awe-inspiring experiences make you feel that your time is more plentiful. They also ...
On July 26, 2012 / By eyes4earthAdventurers plunging into the depths of the Tasmanian wilderness were so moved by the experience they decided to change ...
On July 17, 2012 / By eyes4earthThe 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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