Amberations

Offering a place to connect with nature, where exploration, contemplation and community thrive. A lovely deck adorns one end of our barn.

Amberations is a 501(c-3) not for profit whose primary focus is using our near 50 acres of nature as an oasis for people of all abilities to enjoy. Amberations is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting mental health through interaction with the natural environment. With almost 50 acres, we are located on the western edge of Onondaga county in Marietta, New York. At our barn site we

offer opportunities to mingle with our goats, donkey, birds and kitties. There is easy access to a small stream, teaming with frogs, minnows, and salamanders. It’s a nice place to enjoy the sounds of nature and occasionally be visited by a Great Blue Heron. This is a wheelchair friendly area. The entrance to this area is a driveway shared with 2231 Amber Road, next to the Otisco Lake Community Center. Look for the small silhouette of Joe! In our upper fields we have built wheelchair paths surrounding our gazebo and are always working on developing gardens. There are also very nice trails through woods as well as through our songbird habitat. This is the best area for taking dogs and walking trails. The entrance to this area is at 2345 Amber Road, up a long gravel driveway. Go left at the top to find the small parking area in the fields. Our goal is to nurture relationships with the community we seek to serve. Opportunities abound for getting involved in many capacities. If you like nature, the outdoors, gardening, animals, or helping others, please consider giving us a call. Info sessions will be offered at your convenience, for individuals or groups. Please call to schedule your personal tour and find out how you can get involved. Once you are familiar with our grounds they are here for your enjoyment.

05/28/2026

All of the animals are so curious about their visitors!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! For those of you who haven't been around Amberations for a long time, this is a glimpse of what Mother's Day used to look like. We had a bike race around Otisco Lake and then added on a brunch as the event progressed. Now, the moms at Amberations get a break and can spend time with their families.

If you are at Amberations today, you can wish Jam Jam a Happy Mother's Day, too! I don't think she appreciates roses but does like apples.

04/22/2026

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"It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the Earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know of wonder and humility." –Rachel Carson

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02/28/2026

Amberations goat visit today!

Just like humans, goats can have accents in their voice based on the herd they grew up in. A study by the Queen Mary University of London found that goats will develop different accents as they age and become part of different herds. They found this to be true as goats in different herds will “talk” with sounds very similar to each other, which differs largely from herd to herd. The only other animals thought to do so are elephants and dolphins.- May 28, 2019 by Thrifty Homesteader

02/20/2026

Wilderness Explorers is back at Amberations this summer (July 13-17, July 20-24, August 3-7)! Registration opens 2/28 and will look a little different and hopefully work a little better. See more details at amberations.org/wilderness-explorers and follow the link from there for even more info.

01/27/2026

The Otisco Lake Community Association-Community Center (OLCA) oversees the little red schoolhouse building next to/in front of the barn. They could use our community support and involvement.

Please plan on attending their annual meeting tonight - TUESDAY, JANUARY 27th at 6:00 PM.

2223 Amber Road
ALL ARE WELCOME!

01/19/2026

Headed to Amberations! So excited!

12/27/2025

Nothing better than visiting Big Joe ❤️

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Big Joe, the goats and the Amberations Board of Directors.

11/25/2025

Thank you to Chris Allen for getting our solar system back in working order and additional lighting. The barn is lit up beautifully!

Address

2345 Amber Road
Marietta, NY
13110

Telephone

(315) 636-7166

Website

http://www.amberations.org/

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