House Republican Press Release

June 15, 2007

Press Office: 860-240-8700

Sawyer Reminds Residents of DEP “No Child Left Inside” Program

State Representative Paw Sawyer is pleased to remind residents about the State Department of Environmental Protection’s “No Child Left Inside” program for all families! 

“This program encourages families to get together, and get back outdoors as summer months approach,” said Representative Sawyer.  Park Passes are now available at every public library for families to take advantage of.  All you need is a library card to check out the pass.  Once you take the pass, you can also borrow Joseph Leary’s A Shared Landscape: A Guide & History of Connecticut’s State Parks & Forests, which DEP has made available at every library.”

Sawyer noted that the program, started last year by Governor M. Jodi Rell was very successful, so it was renewed this year.  “I hope even more people learn about the program, take advantage of it, and go see the great things Connecticut has to offer.”

The park passes available at the libraries also entitle the bearer to free entry into any state park that requires admission or parking fees, including any museums that might be on the grounds, such as the ones at Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill, or Gillette Castle in East Haddam.

For more information on the No Child Left Inside Program visit www.nochildleftinside.org.