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 »
Animals can meet awareness at certain times in certain ways have the s have the potential to ...
On October 24, 2017 / By Matthew ZylstraView the presentation that Matthew Zylstra delivered at the 17th International IONS Conference recently held in Oakland, California. ...
On July 25, 2017 / By Matthew ZylstraStep aside National Selfie Day, we are introducing Global Ecological Selfie Day. ...
On July 1, 2017 / By Matthew ZylstraAny close observation of the Law of Nature must include Nature in its entirety ...
On March 2, 2017 / By Matthew ZylstraBackyard birds: boring or best friends for bird language beginners? ...
On November 19, 2015 / By Matthew ZylstraAnnouncing the iBook release of an evocative journey into nature connectedness. ...
On April 22, 2015 / By Matthew ZylstraThe Baviaanskloof Nature Awareness Group has released a brochure outlining its vision and ambitions. ...
On April 20, 2015 / By Matthew ZylstraStop for a moment. Before diving in and racing through 2015, give some time and space to finding your ...
On February 2, 2015 / By Matthew ZylstraHow is synchronicity experienced with non-human nature? What does it feel like to live through that moment? ...
On December 27, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraDoes the weather influence when and why humpback whales breach? ...
On December 16, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraThe 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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