Big Green Bus to Visit Duke Farm Sunday

Duke Farms will host a Father’s Day event in collaboration with the Big Green Bus and American By-Products Recyclers from 12­­–3 p.m. Sunday.

“We are incredibly excited to host the Big Green Bus, because its mission is perfectly aligned with that of Duke Farms,” said Nora Wagner, director of programs at Duke Farms. “We hope this event ignites a conversation about sustainable living, and we are challenging our guests to consider how they could take measures to protect and preserve the environment.”

During the event at Duke Farms, attendees will examine the refurbished Big Green Bus and watch as it is refueled with biodiesel donated by American By-Products Recyclers in order to continue on its 12,000 mile journey across 18 states.

"We're proud to support the students of the Big Green Bus and their exciting mission—last year we supplied them with recycled waste cooking oil as fuel; this year it's biodiesel," said Todd Magee, co-owner of American By-Products Recyclers. The Big Green Bus team of 12 Dartmouth College students will present individual accounts about their journeys and engage in a dialogue with audience members, with the conversation revolving around the theme of sustainability. Children will have the opportunity to contribute to a mural exhibit that answers the question, “What does the world YOU want look like?” Duke Farms will also provide environmental learning activity stations, scavenger hunts and solar-powered car building and races for children.

 “This is truly a family event, which is why we are hosting the Big Green Bus on Father’s Day,” said Michael Catania, executive director of Duke Farms. “The entire family can interact with this truly unique bus while learning about sustainability in engaging and fun ways.”

Duke Farms covers an area of more than 2,740 acres and has attracted an average of 10,000 visitors each weekend since it opened to the public last year. It will serve as a destination for the Big Green Bus, which will travel to select locations across the country from mid-June to late-August.