Just in time for awards season, “The Nature of Nature: Biodiversity in the Hudson Valley” is now streaming on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) YouTube channel. This 30-minute documentary film explores the remarkable variety of plant and animal life in the Hudson River watershed, from high elevation forests to the globally rare tidal marshes along the estuary. Shot locally in significant biodiversity areas in 2024 and 2025, the film is guided by biologists whose work is centered in the region.
“The Nature of Nature” was directed by Emmy-award winning Laura deNey and produced by Flicker Filmworks in collaboration with NYSDEC biologist Laura Heady, with funding by NEIWPCC in partnership with NYSDEC through the NYS Environmental Protection Fund. Spanish subtitles are available.