After damage from heavy rain and wind storms this winter, South Whidbey State Park needs a little tender love and care.

In the first work party of the year at the Freeland park, Friends of South Whidbey State Park will meet from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 27.

According to a news release from the group, the primary focus will be cleaning up the day-use areas, especially the picnic grounds and amphitheater. There will be leaf-blowing along the roads as well as cleaning up adjacent camp sites. If there is time and sufficient volunteer help, more mulch will be placed on the Forest Discovery Trail, which still has standing water in several sections.

Volunteers should bring leaf rakes, garden clippers, and loppers as they have them. The park has some tools, but may not have enough to go around. Dress according to the weather, wear sturdy boots, bring a water bottle, and wear good garden gloves.

The remaining work parties scheduled for the 2016 season will take place March 19, April 16, and May 21. All of those work parties are 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.