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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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    The real origins of capoeira?

    The "Ostrich Dance" of the !Gwikwe Bushmen bears remarkable resemblance to Capoeira. ...

    On January 9, 2018 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Moments that matter

    Animals can meet awareness at certain times in certain ways have the s have the potential to ...

    On October 24, 2017 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    IONS Conference Presentation

    View the presentation that Matthew Zylstra delivered at the 17th International IONS Conference recently held in Oakland, California. ...

    On July 25, 2017 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    How about an ecological selfie?

    Step aside National Selfie Day, we are introducing Global Ecological Selfie Day. ...

    On July 1, 2017 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    What Vipassana forgot

    Any close observation of the Law of Nature must include Nature in its entirety ...

    On March 2, 2017 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Familiarity breeds con…nection?

    Backyard birds: boring or best friends for bird language beginners? ...

    On November 19, 2015 / 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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    Winding up for another big year?

    Stop for a moment. Before diving in and racing through 2015, give some time and space to finding your ...

    On February 2, 2015 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    The essence of synchronicity as a meaningful nature experience

    How is synchronicity experienced with non-human nature? What does it feel like to live through that moment? ...

    On December 27, 2014 / By Matthew Zylstra
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