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Matthew Zylstra

Matthew Zylstra, PhD is an ecologist, lecturer and facilitator focusing on human~nature connectedness. His transdisciplinary research has entwined ecology, environmental psychology, and education in support of deep learning and wellbeing. He is a keen naturalist, especially in coastal and marine ecosystems.  Matthew’s PhD dissertation on meaningful nature experience, nature connectedness and its role in transformative education is freely available for download here »

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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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    Ten-Year Anniversary

    Ten years since completing my PhD research is cause for celebration and reflection. ...

    On March 12, 2024 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Amplifying Everyday Connection with NatureFix

    A live recording covering some of the science of nature connectedness and how it underpins our collaborative work on ...

    On February 12, 2024 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Octopus Embrace

    A beautiful encounter between a boy and octopus unfolds on the Garden Route. ...

    On January 12, 2024 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Nature Coincidences & Compassion: Webinar Reply

    The reply of the webinar exploring Nature Coincidences, Connection & Compassion. ...

    On August 16, 2023 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    The Nature of Coincidences

    What does it feel like to experience a nature coincidence? ...

    On July 19, 2023 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Estuarine Experiences

    My talk at Plett OceanFest looked at the Keurbooms estuary through the lens of connection. ...

    On July 7, 2023 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Owls with Orders

    What do we do when traditional beliefs about animal coincidences contribute to their persecution? ...

    On July 27, 2022 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Interview on ‘Dierepraters’

    A trailer from a recent interview I did on KyKNET's 'Dierepraters' series ...

    On September 17, 2021 / By Matthew Zylstra
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  • Podcast: Ceremonial Consciousness

    June 5, 2025
  • Better with Birds: Webinar Replay

    May 22, 2024
  • Ten-Year Anniversary

    March 12, 2024

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