Why birding benefits us & the planet I was recently invited on as a Guest Speaker for BirdLife South ...
On May 22, 2024 / By Matthew ZylstraA beautiful encounter between a boy and octopus unfolds on the Garden Route. ...
On January 12, 2024 / By Matthew ZylstraThe reply of the webinar exploring Nature Coincidences, Connection & Compassion. ...
On August 16, 2023 / By Matthew ZylstraMy talk at Plett OceanFest looked at the Keurbooms estuary through the lens of connection. ...
On July 7, 2023 / By Matthew ZylstraWhat do we do when traditional beliefs about animal coincidences contribute to their persecution? ...
On July 27, 2022 / By Matthew ZylstraA trailer from a recent interview I did on KyKNET's 'Dierepraters' series ...
On September 17, 2021 / By Matthew ZylstraBirths and the birds that bring connection and catharsis in moments of need. ...
On May 19, 2020 / By Matthew ZylstraA special moment transpired earlier this year: it involved a dragonfly, a prolonged thought of invitation and a ritual ...
On November 2, 2019 / By Matthew ZylstraMy chapter “Meaningful nature experiences: pathways for deepening connections between people and place” features in the book "Cultural and ...
On December 4, 2018 / By Matthew ZylstraOrganisational expert Joseph Jaworski shares a defining nature experience that inspired his future career. ...
On July 26, 2018 / 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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