The Voice of the Hudson follows eight teenage boys on a 15-day, 375-mile, self-powered journey from the source of the Hudson River in the Adirondacks to its mouth near New York City. Along the way, these young adventurers conducted a comprehensive water quality study, documenting the river’s health and the ecological challenges it faces. From hiking over Mount Marcy to paddling and biking downstream, their expedition blends adventure, science, and self-discovery.

The film captures this project-based learning expedition’s physical and emotional hurdles as the boys navigate from pristine wilderness to the dense urban landscape of the New York/New Jersey megalopolis. Rich cinematography and personal reflections give voice to the next generation of environmental stewards while highlighting the growing issue of microplastics in the Hudson River.

The Voice of the Hudson is a call to action—for youth and adults alike—to step into nature, face challenges head-on, and become part of the solution. The film inspires a renewed commitment to exploration, conservation, and environmental responsibility.

This in-person Showing at arc’Teryx Short Hills 

Event structure as follows:

-Introduction

-film showing (48 Min)

-Q/A with a team of explorers (See below)

Joseph Dadey

 
Dr. Joseph Dadey is the Executive Director of the nonprofit Adirondack Hamlets to Huts, and he holds a PhD in Environmental Policy/Environmental Communication. He has over 20 years of college-level teaching experience, including eight years in the Recreation, Adventure Travel, and Ecotourism program at Paul Smith’s College. He has co-led numerous extended wilderness expeditions, including 40-day journeys with adjudicated youth and month-long outdoor leadership programs across North America. Joe has also guided international ecotourism study trips to Central America, the Caribbean, and New Zealand. Since 2018, he has co-led 15 guided trips for Adirondack Hamlets to Huts.

Greg Morrissey

 
Greg Morrissey (Masters of Education) is an educator and founder of the Mountain Goat Movement, which fosters adventure, leadership, and resilience in young people through human-powered expeditions. Named a 2024 Top 50 Trailblazing Educator, he has led transformative outdoor experiences for thousands of students across the U.S. and abroad. Greg has raised over $200,000 to make outdoor exploration accessible to financially restricted youth and has spoken at schools, conferences, and events, including as an opening speaker for Al Gore. He is a Next Generation of Explorers member and is affiliated with The Explorers Club, the Scientific and Exploration Society, and the American Alpine Club.

Tim Keyes

 
Tim Keyes is an analytics professional with a PhD in Applied Statistics and extensive experience at major corporations like General Electric. He is also an explorer-scientist who blends data storytelling with action in business and environmental contexts. As the founder of Evergreen Business Analytics, Tim supports financial institutions and Citizen Science projects, including his work on outdoor air quality with The Sierra Club Connecticut. He also teaches in the Master’s in Business Analytics programs at Sacred Heart University and Wake Forest University.

John Barnhardt

 
John Barnhardt is an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer with over 25 years of experience in film and television. He currently oversees the film department at Colorado State University, where he has produced award-winning films, including projects featuring renowned author and autism advocate Temple Grandin. John is best known for his work on the acclaimed series Born to Explore and for creating documentaries that inspire, educate, and spark meaningful conversations. His career also includes 12 years of teaching in Charleston, where he mentored emerging filmmakers and helped shape the future of visual storytelling.

*Film viewing is a PRIVATE SHOWING*