Bratton, M.S.

Evidence-Driven Environmental Clarity

Terra on the Bench™ Studios is a creative collective founded by environmental scientist Christin Bratton. Here, we translate real-world observations, policy, and evidence into practical tools, analysis, media, stories, and conversations that help people make better decisions about environmental issues. We collaborate with interested creatives to support and build meaningful connections and uphold a strong community.

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  • Field Notes

    Tools to aid in your observational analysis and use in everyday life.

    Download Guides

  • Media Literacy Guides

    Tools that sharpen reading and thinking

    DOWNLOAD GUIDES

  • Podcast: On Earth, with CB

    Listen to evidence-rich conversations and the unique experiences.

    LISTEN ONLINE

  • Youth Tools (Terra Verdant)

    Engaging educational resources and games.

    LEARN MORE

  • Experience Builder

    Obtain real, documented, hands-on field experience designed to help people build credible resumes.

    SEE OPTIONS

  • REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

    This form is for documenting real, observable environmental issues in your community.

    REPORT CONCERNS

  • Analysis

    Think better about environmental issues from lived experiences and real data.

  • Resources

    Use Tools That Work in the Real World

  • Collaborate

    Join a community that shares insight and solutions to real world problems.

  • Engage

    Utilize your artistic skills and tell your story. Get inspired!

  • Report environmental Concerns

    Provides an intake pipeline for environmental accountability.

  • Resume Support

    Gain real conservation or environmental experience to help make your resume strong!

REAL Connection

A major part of positive impact to others and ourselves is getting out there and sharing ideas, experiences, and ways to improve our ways of thinking for a more connected world.

Progress & Impact by the #s

As Seen on

  • "It was nice meeting you!"

    -Marc Lamont Hill

  • “I am just super pleased with the work you do. Keep Going!”

    - Terry Alford

  • "Brilliant!" Thank you for your help!"

    -Beverly Johnson

  • "Now that is cool!"

    -Tour Guide Wakulla Springs State Park

  • Thank you for your hard work! We hope you come back!"

    Lindsay Mayer Florida Wildlife Hospital

Want to contribute or collaborate?

  • What we’re looking for.

    Types of contributions

    Field observations and place-based analysis

    Environmental essays grounded in evidence and systems thinking

    Media literacy breakdowns of headlines, reports, or viral claims

    Case studies of projects, policies, or decisions including what worked and what didn’t

    Visual storytelling, photography, or audio that documents environmental realities

    Tools, worksheets, or frameworks that help people think more clearly

  • Who this is for?

    Students learning how environmental systems actually function

    Professionals working in science, policy, planning, sustainability, or education

    Researchers and writers who want editorial rigor without academic gatekeeping

    Community members documenting environmental realities thoughtfully

    Creators who value accuracy, nuance, and long-term impact

  • How to contribute?

    Step 1
    Review recent work on the site to understand tone and expectations.

    Step 2
    Prepare a brief proposal or draft that clearly states the focus, context, and why it matters.

    Step 3
    Submit through the contributor form (below) or contact page with relevant background and sources.

    You will hear back regardless. We won’t leave you on read!

  • How we work together.

    Shared framework
    Contributors are encouraged to use or align with The Bench Decision Framework. This keeps work comparable, grounded, and decision-relevant.

    Transparency
    Sources, assumptions, and limitations should be clear. Uncertainty is acceptable. Vagueness is not.

    Respect for constraints
    We acknowledge time, money, labor, and institutional limits. Idealized solutions without context will be challenged.

  • How your work is elevated here.

    Editorial support
    Submissions receive light but real editorial guidance. That includes clarity edits, framing, and context. The goal is to strengthen your thinking, not overwrite your voice.

    Contextual framing
    Your work is introduced and archived as part of a larger system of ideas, not posted in isolation.

    Credible presentation
    Your contribution is published under Terra On The Bench Studios with clear attribution, professional formatting, and long-term visibility.

    Audience alignment
    Your work reaches readers who value depth, evidence, and realism over speed or outrage.

    Longevity
    This platform is an archive, not a feed. Your work stays accessible and referenced over time.

  • Peer-to-peer feedback

    Contributors may opt into peer feedback during the drafting or revision stage of a piece.

    Feedback focuses on:
    Clarity of observation and framing

    Strength of evidence and use of sources

    Connection between claims and conclusions

    Missing context, assumptions, or constraints

    Decision relevance and real-world applicability

    Feedback is guided, not free-for-all. This keeps it useful and efficient.

    A special eye is provided for grammatical mistakes.

Contributor Form