Who is Chrissa Rae?
Chrissa Rae is an environmental scientist and field-based researcher. She focuses on how people think, decide, and regulate themselves in relation to place, nature, and modern environments. Conservation, STEM, observation, and public communication is the focus of her work.
She currently works in environmental protection and compliance, where she conducts environmental reviews, field assessments, and documentation tied to disaster recovery and infrastructure projects.
This background informs how she shares her stories and brainstorms solutions to surrounding issues. She cares less about aesthetics and more about whether something actually helps people function better in the world they’re already living in.
If each person is better equipped in themselves, there is more attention available to solving environmental and climate change issues.
Chrissa has been featured in several websites, including Voyage Houston, Bold Journey, University at Buffalo Research Program, Unity Environmental University Alumni Spotlight, The Buffalo News, Vocal Media, USA Wire, and contributes to a weekly editorial with the Buffalo Criterion Newspaper.
My Approach
Terra on the Bench™ Studios is a creative collective founded by environmental scientist Chrissa Rae. Here, I share my stories and real-world experiences.
What is this place?
Terra On The Bench Studios is a creative educational collective that connects people with environmental topics through storytelling, art, interviews, and hands-on learning experiences.
I execute the mission through the following methods:
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Youth explore wildlife, wetlands, and natural habitats through fun activities and creative learning. First workshop coming in January.
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Coloring pages, educational worksheet activties, cute photos with Terra, the mascot in nature settings.
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Discuss current issues and discuss solutions and calls to action.
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I create short educational videos about environmental issues and actvities.
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I take pictures of nature and wildlife.
