Pittsburgh Sakura Project
The Pittsburgh Sakura Project (PSP) is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 2008. We plant and maintain 250 ornamental cherry trees and more park trees in Allegheny County's North Park.
The unofficial national flower of Japan, cherry blossoms symbolize many things: delicate beauty and transience, new beginnings, friendship of the US and Japan. Our aim is for lovers of cherry blossoms to enjoy beautiful, mature cherry trees in the Pittsburgh region.
See the PSP blossom forecast!
2025 Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) Event in North Park
Date and time: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: North Park, Harmony Shelter (near the Boathouse)
Participation fee: Free
Activities: Do as you like, enjoy the cherry blossoms in bloom. We will provide a cherry blossom site tour, a tree care demonstration, drinks and snacks (while available). Hanaka will entertain with traditional Japanese dance, Nihon Buyou.
Registration: Use this registration form. (Walk-ins are also welcome, but we'd like to have an idea of how many people to expect.)
The Pittsburgh Sakura Project assumes no legal or financial liability for accidents or injuries during and after this event.
Any updated information will also be provided through the Pittsburgh Sakura Project Google Group, so if you are interested, we recommend that you subscribe.
Latest news
The flowering schedule is..
Includes Upcoming Tree Care work sessions
Older Announcements
The Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival is here. Please check it out.
Where: Rowhouse Cinemas in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh PA
Dates: March 14-27
https://rowhousecinemas.com/lawrenceville/film-series/2025-japanese-film-festival/
Original："We expect that the trees are making the most out of the genuine winter experience in December, January, and February. While the trees are dormant for the winter, check out the 2025 Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival at the Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville, March 14-27. This year's theme is "Year of the Samurai.""
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Latest Update: North Park is covered in snow, but the cherry blossoms are preparing to bloom in spring January 21, 2025
