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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 problem with ‘eyes4earth’

    A reliance on our eyes as our primary sense organ inhibits our engagement with environmental issues and our connection ...

    On April 22, 2013 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Ecologist or bunny-hugger?

    We might all be into the environment, but battle lines are drawn when it comes to invasive species ...

    On March 21, 2013 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Results: MNEs, connectedness & invasive species action

    View the research results poster presented on meaningful nature experiences at the 2012 Annual Research Meeting of the DST-NRF ...

    On December 12, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Dolphin-assisted fishing: Mutualism or more?

    Five fascinating cases (with photos & video) of dolphin-assisted fishing from around the world. Is life more about mutualism ...

    On November 21, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Life’s like a leaf

    What does the Bodhi Tree, a shimmering leaf and bliss bugs all have in common? ...

    On November 7, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Drugs: Just a ‘peek’ experience?

    Drugs may enable meaningful experiences and insight. But can they deliver a lasting 'awakening'? ...

    On October 10, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Myths, missionaries & metaphysics

    Finding truth and facts in an a holy trinity ...

    On September 17, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Mantis & the Trickster

    A series of events which may or may not prove anything with respect to meaningful nature experience - except ...

    On September 12, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Aliens: Is the truth really out there?

    Learning to see outside of our worldview may bring unwanted truths. ...

    On September 10, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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    Truth: It’s a fine lion

    Look at this photo and what do you see? A lioness? Correct. Grassy plains? Correct. Anything else? ...

    On August 29, 2012 / By Matthew Zylstra
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