Safety has been enhanced for guests at Petrolia's Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area thanks to a $5,000 donation from Enbridge.
A pond edge boardwalk, a dedicated roadside walkway and stabilizing retaining wall have been built to improve visitor safety.
St. Clair Region Conservation Authority (SCRCA) Communications Manager Donna Blue said there's been positive feedback.
"I was speaking with our conservation educators the other day, and they're just thrilled with it," said Blue. "They think it's great, they think it's going to improve the experience the kids have at the pond doing pond studies in addition to being safer."
The L.C. Henderson Conservation Area is home to the SCRCA Education Centre which welcomes over 10,000 students a year to explore nature and learn about environmental issues impacting the region.
The adjacent campground consists of over 150 sites that accommodate both seasonal and overnight camping.
Many trails are available to explore, attracting many day-use nature enthusiasts.