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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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    Webinar Reply: Coincidences & Compassion

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

    On August 16, 2023 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    The nature of Nature 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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    Armageddon Dating & Polyamorous Place Relationships

    The urge to experience and love new nature places while we can. ...

    On January 31, 2021 / 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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    Connection, Commitment & Community in COVID-19

    VIDEO: An online Special Session at the Fynbos Forum 2020 ...

    On September 21, 2020 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Births and birds

    Births and the birds that bring connection and catharsis in moments of need. ...

    On May 19, 2020 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    COVID-19 calling: Humanity’s ‘thwasa’?

    Does the Xhosa tradition of ukuthwasa serve as a metaphor for humanity's own COVID-19 calling? ...

    On April 22, 2020 / By Matthew Zylstra
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  • Webinar Reply: Coincidences & Compassion

    August 16, 2023
  • The nature of Nature Coincidences

    July 19, 2023
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And 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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