Volunteers needed for fall events with the city’s Parks & Recreation department

The Evanston Parks Recreation Department is looking for volunteers for its fall events. KaBoom playground build: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Thursday, Oct. 29. The first two workdays will focus on preparing for the playground build. Thursday, Oct. 29, will be the big build day, when additional volunteers are needed. Tree planting: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 11. Join the city in planting new trees at Ladd Arboretum. Farmers market volunteer: Saturdays through Nov. 21. Farmers market volunteers can join the setup crew, greet visitors during the market or join the breakdown crew to clean up afterward. Times vary by position. Volunteer with Evanston’s natural areas Upcoming workdays across Evanston give volunteers a chance to help care for the city’s natural areas. Workdays may include planting trees, removing invasive plants and mulching trees and pathways. Sign up for fall stewardship dates through the volunteer stewardship groups, which list their