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 »
A recent survey of scientists’ opinions on the state of global biodiversity and its management provides insight into the ...
On July 9, 2012 / By Matthew ZylstraBoom. There it was. Completely unexpected. Completely unsolicited. And it was huge. You just don’t realize how big a ...
On April 4, 2012 / By Matthew ZylstraSomething fishy to add to our weekly release of meaningful nature experience images. ...
On March 21, 2012 / By Matthew ZylstraHow does a washed-up paper nautilus (argonaut) and a beach clean-up become meaningful? ...
On February 29, 2012 / By Matthew ZylstraThe third image in the weekly release of profound wildlife encounters and meaningful nature experiences... ...
On February 22, 2012 / By Matthew ZylstraThe second image from our weekly release of meaningful nature experiences and other stories of profound encounters ...
On February 15, 2012 / By Matthew ZylstraOur first image as part of our weekly release of meaningful nature experiences and profound wildlife encounters: "Mesmerized ...
On February 8, 2012 / By Matthew ZylstraThe oral presentation on meaningful nature experiences delivered at the International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) is now available ...
On January 24, 2012 / By Matthew ZylstraA short surfing-inspired film clip exploring the power of peak experience and flow states. Why do these meaningful experiences ...
On December 9, 2011 / By Matthew ZylstraStunning high definition slow motion footage of an eagle owl honing down on its prey ...
On October 22, 2011 / 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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