In 2010, the former clay pit by the Črnuče retiremen home was transformed into a pond. Since then, waste and invasive plant and animal species have proliferated in it due to unresolved disputes and poor maintenance. The pond was muddy, overgrown with invasive plants and inaccessible to locals and the residents of the retirement home located in its immediate vicinity.

The first goal of the project was to establish a natural balance in the artificially created aquatic ecosystem. Invasive plants and goldfish were removed, and a plan for planting indigenous plant species was prepared. The bottom of the pond has been cleaned, and a settling tank has been installed to prevent the deposition of debris from the forest. Indigenous species of trees and fish have been introduced to the area, and in some places, the wild black alder trees have been cut down to open up views of the pond.

Additionally, we wanted to bring the pond closer to visitors and reduce the distance between nature and people. A circular path was established around the pond with a new footbridge, and a new platform for access to water and observation of the pond was installed. An educational walk describing the characteristics of the wetland was designed for children, along with benches and outdoor activities for the elderly.

Over time, the diversity of local plants and animals will be re-established, giving visitors a special experience of nature within the city limits. With proper maintenance, the pond will become home to more than seventy plant and numerous animal species.