caring for creation

Be part of the Care for Creation team! This open group welcomes all who are energized about caring for all of God's creation. 


Caring for Creation's focus for 2025-'26 will be Reduce, Reuse & Recycle - and how being good stewards of the environment helps us do Life Together better!


Questions about Caring for Creation? Please contact Pastor Ben at pastorben@oursaviours.com or Susan Hanford at sehanford@gmail.com.

YOUr local farmer's market guide


Farmers Markets in the Naperville Area

One simple way to care for our families, support local growers, and care for creation is by shopping at area farmers markets. OSLC Caring for Creation member Lora-Lee Wike gathered this list of markets in Naperville and nearby communities, and discovered there’s a local option almost every day of the week!


Naperville

  • Naperville Farmers Market
    5th Ave. Station — 200 E. 5th Ave., Naperville
    Saturdays | 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | June–October
  • Naper Settlement Farmers Market
    523 S. Webster St., Naperville
    Tuesdays | 3:00–7:00 p.m. | June–September
  • McDonald Farm (Conservation Foundation)
    10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville
    Thursdays | 3:00–7:00 p.m. | June–October
  • Keller’s Farmstand
    516 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville
    Monday–Friday | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    Saturday & Sunday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    Late April–October
  • St. John’s Episcopal Church Farmers Market
    750 Aurora Ave., Naperville
    Wednesdays | 3:00–7:00 p.m. | May–September
  • Mayneland Farm
    27W265 W. Bauer Rd., Naperville
    Daily | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | Mid-May–October

Surrounding Communities

  • The Farm
    34 E. 63rd St., Westmont
    Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
    Saturday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    Late April–November
  • Oswego Country Market
    10 Main St., Oswego
    Sundays | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | June–September
  • Promenade Bolingbrook Farmers Market
    641 E. Boughton Rd., Bolingbrook
    Select Thursdays | 4:00–9:00 p.m.
    June, July, & August dates vary
  • Wheaton French Market
    Main & Liberty Streets, Wheaton
    Saturdays | 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | April–November
  • Downtown Downers Grove Market
    Main Street Train Station, Downers Grove
    Saturdays | 7:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | May–October
  • Winfield Farmers Market
    Prairie Trail Center (SW corner of County Farm & Geneva Roads), Winfield
    Wednesdays | 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Beginning in June

Before visiting, check individual market websites or social media pages for the most up-to-date schedules, weather updates, and vendor information.