Two hundred students from St John's College attended the programs on Tuesday and Wednesday, where they participated in workshops highlighting the value of the region's wetlands.

Students had the chance to meet some native Australian wetland dwellers, including an echidna and a carpet snake, and also participated in water quality testing and fishing workshops.

Taronga Western Plains education officer Kristy Roberts said giving students a "hands-on experience" was vital to ensure future generations had "the knowledge and skills to help conserve our environment, in particular wetlands, rivers and lakes".

The wetlands houses important nursery habitats for fish, and also acts as a water filter, which benefits the region's agricultural industry, as well as helping to ensure clean and safe drinking water, she said, and it is important that people understand, value and conserve this important socio-economic resource.

"It is important that students are aware of the things that will affect the environment and our waterways so they can take action and make better decisions to ensure a positive impact on the environment," Ms Roberts said.