California State Parks promote free passes, learning programs for students

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- As students across California return to the classroom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and California State Parks are encouraging families and educators to take learning beyond school walls — and into the heart of the Golden State’s vast natural and cultural landscapes. • The above Nexstar Media video provides national park safety tips

Through a series of free access programs and innovative educational tools, students now have more ways to explore California’s 280 state parks — from towering redwoods to pristine beaches — either in person or virtually.

“Every child—no matter their zip code or background—deserves to experience and learn about the wonders of Mother Nature,” said First Partner Newsom. “Being in nature and understanding and protectin