Hi, I’m Christin!

Terra on the Bench™ Studios is a creative collective I founded. This is my creative outlet where I share my expeditions, passions, art, and love for nature.

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Music: On Earth - Theme Song
Music: On Earth - Theme Song

Music Theme Song Christin Bratton Podcast

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Unraveling the Mess: Deregulation, EPA Changes, and Climate Policy in 2025, Lee Zeldin Leadership
Unraveling the Mess: Deregulation, EPA Changes, and Climate Policy in 2025, Lee Zeldin Leadership

In this episode, Christin Bratton breaks down recent EPA deregulation efforts and what they mean for environmental protection in 2025.

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Reveal and not Conceal: Looking below the Surface: Snow and the Illusion of Compliance
Reveal and not Conceal: Looking below the Surface: Snow and the Illusion of Compliance

Snow alters visual interpretation. It reduces contrast, conceals disturbance, and masks hydrologic indicators. A site covered in snow cannot be evaluated accurately through surface observation alone.

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Brownfields Don’t Land Randomly: What My Buffalo Research Still Shows in 2025
Brownfields Don’t Land Randomly: What My Buffalo Research Still Shows in 2025

Brownfield sites are not evenly distributed across cities. This environmental justice analysis of Buffalo, New York shows statistically significant links between brownfield proximity, poverty, SNAP participation, and community vulnerability. Using GIS mapping and demographic data, this research explains why brownfields cluster near marginalized communities and why those findings remain relevant in 2025 under modern environmental justice policy.

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Where the River Roars: The End of Devil’s Hole Trail
Where the River Roars: The End of Devil’s Hole Trail

Devil’s Hole Gorge Trail End: Where the Niagara River Shows Its Power

At the end of the Devil’s Hole Gorge trail near Niagara Falls, the landscape opens to jagged rocks carved with water-filled holes and a stretch of river moving at full force. The Niagara River races past in violent green-and-white rapids, fast enough for whitewater rafting in theory but far too strong and dangerous in reality. Standing at the water’s edge, surrounded by eroded stone and roaring current, makes it clear how glacial melt and constant flow shaped Devil’s Hole Gorge into one of upstate New York’s most intense and unforgettable hiking destinations.

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The Greenwashing of Juneteenth: Corporate Sponsorship, But No Real Change
The Greenwashing of Juneteenth: Corporate Sponsorship, But No Real Change

Juneteenth marks Black liberation, but corporate celebrations often stop at banners, cookouts, and slogans—while environmental harm in Black communities continues unchecked. This article examines how companies publicly honor Juneteenth while simultaneously polluting neighborhoods, exploiting labor, and resisting climate and environmental justice policies. Through real-world case studies involving major corporations and energy infrastructure, this piece challenges performative solidarity and argues that true liberation must include clean air, safe water, and material accountability.

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Discovering the Lafayette Heritage Nature Trail: History, Beauty, and Why You Should Visit
Discovering the Lafayette Heritage Nature Trail: History, Beauty, and Why You Should Visit

Experience the hidden beauty of Lafayette Heritage Nature Trail in Tallahassee, Florida — a scenic 4-mile trail featuring elevated boardwalks, lush pine flatwoods, and sweeping views of Lafayette Lake. Located within Tom Brown Park, this family-friendly trail offers hiking, biking, fishing, and wildlife spotting just minutes from downtown. Discover the unique history of the area, from its early use as farmland to its transformation into a protected greenway. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Lafayette Heritage Trail is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, photographers, and outdoor explorers.

My Media

  • A lush green background with various plants and leaves, featuring the text 'On Earth with CB' and icons for Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

    Podcast: On Earth, with CB

    Listen to evidence-rich conversations and the unique experiences.

    LISTEN ONLINE
  • An illustrated scene with a woman and two children outdoors. The woman has long green hair, a floral crown, and is holding a glowing globe. The boy has red hair, is holding a magnifying glass and an open book, while the girl has curly hair, glasses, and is using a laptop. There are plants, a butterfly, and a plant sprout in the scene.

    Creative Adaptation

    Engaging educational resources and games.

    LEARN MORE
  • A report form on a clipboard with checklists for pollution, habitat damage, suspicious activity, and other. The checklist for habitat damage is checked. The scene includes a camera, a smartphone displaying a riverside scene, photographs, a magnifying glass, a bottle, and various natural elements like leaves and rocks, suggesting environmental observation and reporting.

    Care for Planet

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

    REPORT CONCERNS

  • Campaigns I Support

    These are existing campaigns that I have been keeping track of.

    Click Here

  • The Terra Dialogues

    This is a perspective series using Terra Verdant as a second voice.

    Read Series on Substack

Some of my experiences

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.

Woman in white t-shirt, ripped black jeans, and yellow sandals crouched on a sandy beach, picking up litter with her right hand, wearing gloves, and holding a brown plastic bag in her left hand. The beach has footprints, buildings in the background, and a few other people walking along the shoreline under cloudy skies.
Six women smiling and posing for a photo in front of a wall covered with gum and chewing bubblegum. They are dressed warmly with hats, scarves, and jackets, suggesting a cold weather.
A woman in a green shirt and pink headscarf is harvesting or tending to plants on a multi-level indoor hydroponic farm with LED lighting.
Two people in green Groundwork Buffalo Green Team shirts are tending to a garden with tomato plants, supported by circular wire cages, in an outdoor garden bed.
Group of nine people posing for a photo in an office lobby, with
Two women with dogs having a picnic in a park, with craft supplies and trees in the background.
A person wearing an orange shirt, black pants, pink sleeves, and a gray hat standing outdoors near a river, holding a fallen palm frond. There is a small black utility vehicle nearby with some branches in its bed, and a wooden fence with trees and plants in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Three women dancing and posing on a ledge outdoors with trees and sky in the background.
A group of ten people standing outdoors near a lake, some wearing hats and casual clothing, with trees and picnic tables in the background.
Group of 15 people outdoors at night, smiling and wearing matching blue shirts with 'For Stephanie' written on them, standing in front of trees on grass.
VoyageHouston logo with black background and white text
Text reading 'The Powerful Voice of the Black People' and 'The Buffalo Criterion' with a subtitle 'Incorporated'.

As Seen on

University at Buffalo logo with white UB initials on a blue background.
A graduate in a garden, wearing a sun hat, gardening. Congratulations message for Christine Bratton, Class of 2022, Unity College.
Bold Journey logo with the word 'BOLD' in large pink letters and 'JOURNEY' in smaller black letters underneath on a white background.
Woman with glasses, black hair with blonde highlights, squatting on a sandy beach, collecting trash with a plastic bag, wearing a dark green top, black pants, silver sandals, and a pink backpack.
  • Group of four diverse professionals standing in an office with framed awards or certificates on the wall.

    "It was nice meeting you!"

    -Marc Lamont Hill

  • Headshot of a middle-aged African American man wearing glasses, a navy blue suit, and a white shirt with a blue pocket square, against a plain gray background.

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

    - Terry Alford

  • Two women taking a selfie together in an indoor setting, smiling at the camera.

    "Brilliant!" Thank you for your help!"

    -Beverly Johnson

  • Two people, a man and a woman, standing by a river near a docked boat labeled 'Yakulla'. The man is wearing a gray uniform with a badge, beige shorts, a cap, and sunglasses. The woman is wearing a dark jacket, camouflage pants, and sunglasses on her head, holding a microphone or recording device, and appears to be speaking or explaining something.

    "Now that is cool!"

    -Tour Guide Wakulla Springs State Park

  • Woman holding a baby husky inside an outdoor animal enclosure.

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

    Lindsay Mayer Florida Wildlife Hospital

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