A special work party will spruce up the Wilbert Trail at South Whidbey State Park next week with the installation of eight interpretive signs.

Organized by the The Friends of South Whidbey State Park, in partnership with the Washington State Parks & Recreation Department and the Central Whidbey State Parks Region, the work party is from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 at the park. Additional volunteers are welcome.

The friends group was awarded a $2,500 grant in 2015 by the Washington State Parks Foundation to create and install the signs. The artwork was painted by Craig Johnson, and the narrative descriptions for the points of interest were a collaborative effort by Sue Ellen White and Marianne Edain. State park staff will provide the remaining materials needed for the project.

Tools are limited, so volunteers are asked to bring their own from home. Post-hole diggers and levels will be especially useful.

“We hope our FOSWSP membership and their friends will seriously consider signing on for this important event,” said Ted Brookes, work party coordinator for the friends group.

Participants should dress for the weather, bring a water bottle, wear good work shoes or boots, and carry a good pair of garden or work gloves.