Conservation Sudbury recently got a boost to its bid to raise funds for an improved signage system at the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area. The Club Montessori of Sudbury donated $15,000 to the cause.
The signs will provide visitors with clear trail directions.
Users will have confidence in their location at any sign that is encountered – each will be clearly marked with latitude and longitude. Seven interpretative signs have been incorporated into the plan and provide visitors with background on the human and natural heritage of the area.
In addition to the new sign at the main entrance, there will be several kiosks installed providing a detailed map of the system and guidelines for trail users. These will be located at five trailhead locations including those at the Nature Chalet and the BioSki Cottage as well as at access points to the trails system found at Moonlight Beach, Ida Street and Laurentian University.
Strategically placed “You Are Here” signs will be installed at over 40 locations throughout the conservation area at key intersections of trails.
Directional posts will also be placed at useful positions between major intersections to provide clear guidance to trail users.
“Club Montessori of Sudbury is committed to its mandate and adding educational components to the trail system speaks to that directly,” said Club Montessori's past-president, Gilberto Ciulini.
“We are pleased to have the support of the Club Montessori in this important campaign,” said Lin Gibson, chairperson of Conservation Sudbury.
“This generous contribution will assist all users to safely navigate this local trail system and to learn about the interesting features located within the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area.”
