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 »
Does the weather influence when and why humpback whales breach? ...
On December 16, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraCulture is vital in sustaining nature connectedness. And the cues for creating such a culture may be found in ...
On November 28, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraNature connectedness is plagued by ‘the reintegration problem’. Why does the ‘magic’ encountered during our wilderness experiences disappear so ...
On November 28, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraIn both scientific and everyday usage these terms are often confused. So what is the difference and why does ...
On November 11, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraA 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 ZylstraAre meaningful nature experiences more likely to happen with young animals? ...
On April 1, 2014 / By Matthew ZylstraThe November 2013 eyes4earth.org update for is now online. Features presentations, writings, videos and news relating to diverse dimensions ...
On November 4, 2013 / By Matthew ZylstraIntroducing ‘free-range education’: scrambled idea or hard-boiled movement in the making? ...
On June 23, 2013 / By Matthew ZylstraDon’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.
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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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