3rd Annual Spring Planting Day

On Saturday, April 9, the 3rd Annual Spring Planting Day was held. Thirty bare root Sargent cherry trees were planted, along with other native trees. The newly planted grove was dedicated to the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Japanese culture was introduced with taiko and koto performances, Pittsburgh Ensemble Nippon, the Japanese Choral Group of Pittsburgh, and the tea ceremony.

Pittsburgh Sakura Project 2nd Benefit Concert

The 2nd Benefit Concert by members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra took place on Saturday, June 25 at the First Baptist Church in Oakland. The Bassoon Quartet included the following musicians who graciously volunteered their services: James Rodgers, Bassoon Yuko Uchiyama, Violin Isaias Zelkowicz, Viola Michael Lipman, Cello WQED classical radio recorded the concert.

3rd Annual Fall Planting Day

On Saturday, November 12, the 3rd Annual Fall Planting Day was held. Twenty five cherry trees were planted, along with five other native trees. Among the 25 cherries, seven “okame” cherries, which normally bloom earlier than the rest were planted.