Wetland Connections is a school-year-long program that connects 6-12th grade students to the wetland ecosystems around Galveston Bay with a series of classroom and field activities concerning the biology and ecology of wetlands, data collection, nature journaling, conservation engineering principles, and water quality parameters while imparting a sense of ownership and responsibility for the local ecosystem. Designed to give students a glimpse into wetland and environmental careers via multiple touch points during the school year, Wetland Connections reaches over 1,700 students annually. During this session, we will share a programmatic overview, including the evolution of the program over the years, program funding, evaluation measures, lessons learned, and the program’s long-term sustainability and future aspirations.