Showing posts with label cherry tree walk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cherry tree walk. Show all posts

Sunday, March 31, 2024

It's Begun, Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms Starting To Bloom All Over - Let's Go For A Virtual Walk To See And Enjoy

The 2024 Cherry Blossoms have started to bloom at various spots on Roosevelt Island. Let's go for a virtual walk and enjoy the Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms seen today.

Monday, April 3, 2023

Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms Starting To Bloom All Over - Let's Go For A Virtual Walk To See And Enjoy

The 2023 Cherry Blossoms have started to bloom at various spots on Roosevelt Island. Let's go for a virtual walk and enjoy the Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms seen today.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms Starting To Bloom And They Are Gorgeous - Expect More Visitors Coming To See Cherry Blossoms

The Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms are starting to bloom. And they are gorgeous.
Some enjoyed the Roosvelt Island Cherry Blossoms with a drink at the Cornell Tech Cafe outdoor patio

And others celebrated a friend's birthday.
Is it a good thing for Roosevelt island to be attracting more visitors to view the Cherry Blossoms?

Thursday, April 30, 2020

It's Snowing Pink Cherry Blossoms On Roosevelt Island Promenade

From the Roosevelt Island Twitterverse;


Some more Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom from this year.



More here.

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms Past Their Peak But Some Still Blooming Beautifully On East River Promenade - Thankfully, No Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Festival Their Year, Watch Video To Relive The Dangerous Overcrowding

The Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms have peaked for the most part but some are still in bloom and are beautiful like these seen on the East River Promenade across from the Cornel Tech campus.



The Roosevelt Island Twitterverse shows us more of the Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Nature Oblivious To Coronavirus, Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms Blooming - Take A Virtual Walk And Enjoy


Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms were in full bloom earlier this week.

Take a virtual walk on the promenade and enjoy.



Friday, April 20, 2018

Take A Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Tree Walk Along East River Promenade Next To Cornell Tech Campus

Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms are in bloom. I took a Cherry Blossom Tree walk today along the West Promenade next to the East River and Cornell Tech campus. Come along.



The Cherry Trees are blooming right in time for tomorrow's annual Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Festival.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Goodbye Beautiful Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms, Wonderful While It Lasted - See You Next Year

The Twitterverse reports end of the Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom season.

The Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms were beautiful while
they lasted.



The Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms will be back next year.

Here's more pictures from 2017 Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms.

Sunday, April 30, 2017

I Spy A Gorgeous Photo Of Chrysler Building Seen Through Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms

From the Roosevelt Island Twitterverse:

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming And They Are Magnificent - Let's Take A Walk And See

The Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Trees are in bloom right now. They are fantastic. The last couple of days, Roosevelt Island has been been full of people visiting and taking pictures of our Cherry Trees.


The Roosevelt Island Twitterverse reports:
A post shared by Andrew Pettit (@andrewrpettit) on

Last Saturday, I took a walk under the Roosevelt Island Cherry Trees on the West Promenade next to the East River and the Cornell Tech construction site.

Join me in a virtual walk under the Roosevelt Island Cherry Trees.



(Click on full screen icon for better view)

Don't forget the annual Roosevelt Island Historical Society Cherry Blossom Walk on Sunday April 30.


The Roosevelt Island Twitterverse has more Cherry Blossoms.
A post shared by Fumihiro (@fumihiro.ogawa) on


Saturday, April 23, 2016

Gorgeous Roosevelt Island Cherry Tree Blossoms Enjoyed Today

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society Cherry Blossom tour scheduled for today was cancelled due to the illness of the tour guide but that did not stop our beautiful cherry trees from being enjoyed today.

A photo posted by Angela Byrne (@ang_byrne) on



More pictures of Roosevelt Island Cherry Tree blossoms at this previous post.

UPDATE 4/25:



April23 Spring has sprung on Roosevelt Island #nytassigment #spring #blossoms

A video posted by Nicole Bengiveno (@bengiville) on

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Take 8th Annual Cherry Blossom Walk With The Roosevelt Island Historical Society Saturday April 23

 Image From RIHS

 The Roosevelt Island Historical Society reports:
Reminder:

The Roosevelt Island Historical Society Invites You

to the

8th Annual Cherry Blossom Walk

Saturday, April 23 at 11 A.M.

Suggested Donation: $12

Join the Roosevelt Island Historical Society for this delightful spring walk, led by RIHS President Judith Berdy. You'll enjoy the beauty of the season and learn about our fascinating island. The tour leaves from the Visitor Center Kiosk, Tram Plaza, Roosevelt Island. Reservations are requested.

To join this walk, please call 212-688-4836 or email rooseveltislandhistory@gmail.com

Space is limited, so please reserve your place promptly.
UPDATE 4/22 9:40 PM - The RIHS April 23 Cherry Blossom Tour has been cancelled. The tour guide is ill.

Monday, April 4, 2016

Roosevelt Island Cherry Trees Are Blossoming And They Are Gorgeous - See For Yourself

The Twitterverse loves Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms:

A photo posted by ScottyP (@scottpiro) on

A photo posted by Tavie P (@taviep) on


I took a walk along the Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom West Promenade last Saturday afternoon with the Manhattan Skyline/East River Waterfront on one side and Cornell Tech Campus construction site on the other side. Follow along.



Click the full screen icon for a better view.

Here's some


more pictures


of the Roosevelt Island


Cherry Blossoms


taken this


past


weekend.


The 8th annual Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) Cherry Blossom Walk will take place Saturday April 23.

Contact the RIHS to make reservations for the Cherry Blossom Walk.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Roosevelt Island Magnolia Trees Blossoming By Coler Hospital - 8th Annual RIHS Cherry Blossom Walk On Saturday April 23

Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) President Judy Berdy shares these pictures


and reports


that the Magnolia Trees


surrounding Coler Hospital


on the north side of Roosevelt Island are in full bloom.

Ms Berdy adds that the 8th annual RIHS Cherry Blossom Walk will take place Saturday April 23.


Contact the RIHS to make reservations for the Cherry Blossom Walk.

Friday, April 24, 2015

Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Walking Tour And Festival Saturday April 25 - Enjoy The Beautiful Trees And Wonderful Events

The Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Walking Tour and Festival takes place Saturday, April 25.
Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Social, Cultural & Educational Committee Chair Lynn Strong-Shinozaki details the event schedule below:
Saturday, 4/25 Cherry Blossom Walking Tour and Festival: Picnic, Food & Fun in Southpoint Park, plus Japanese Music and Dance at FDR Memorial.

Meet Island neighbors at a Community Picnic at Southpoint Park
Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 am
Bring a blanket, food and fun

See You There!!

Fourth Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Roosevelt Island Historical Society

11:00am - 1:00pm Cherry Blossom Walk

Meet at the Visitor Center Kiosk at Tram Plaza

Suggested donation $10


Southpoint Park
11:00am - Community Picnic (bring your own food and blanket)

FDR Memorial Four Freedoms Park
1:00 pm Shamisen (Kicho Kai) Japanese String Ensemble
1:30 pm Japanese classical Dance (IchiFuji-kai Dance Association)

2:00 pm Samurai Swordsmanship (Iaikai)
2:25 pm Karate (JKA Karate Shiroma)

3:05 pm Koto (Masayo Ishigure and Koto Shamisen Ensemble)
3:40 pm Japanese blues (Kayo Yoshioka of Neo blues maki)
4:15 pm Japanese Taiko Drummers (Sohdaiko)

Gallery RIVAA (527 Main Street)
3:00 pm Japanese Ink Painting Workshop (open to all ages)
4:25 pm Gerald Starlight (Japanese flute)

Produced by The Roosevelt Island Residents Association
A photo posted by @namelynorm on

According to the MTA, there will be no Roosevelt Island F Train service from Manhattan this weekend.

UPDATE 1 PM:
UPDATE 2 PM:


UPDATE 5:55 PM - Douglas Dunn shares these pictures of an afternoon with the Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms.

An afternoon with the Cherry Blossoms on Roosevelt Island...
Posted by Douglas Dunn- NYC Loft, Townhouse and Apartment Rental and Sales on Friday, April 24, 2015

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Spring Breaks Out Suddenly Today At Riverwalk Commons And Underneath Queensboro Bridge As Cherry Trees Blossom

The Roosevelt Island Twitterverse reports:

Don't forget April 25 is the annual Cherry Blossom Walking Tour and Festival.

UPDATE 10PM.

" 🌸🌸🌸 ,,,, " #spring #NYC

A photo posted by KATE LAPHA (@kanoomcakez) on

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Roosevelt Island Historical Society Cherry Tree Blossom Walk April 25 - The Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms Will Be Beautiful, Some Already Are Blooming

It's getting close to that time of year when the Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms are in bloom

Roosevelt Island Cherry Tree Row By Goldwater Hospital now Cornell Construction Site Seen From Tram in 2012

and the annual Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) Cherry Blossom Walk:
Image From RIHS

Roosevelt Island Historical Society
Annual Cherry Blossom Walk
Saturday, April 25, 2015
11 a.m.
Meet at the RIHS Visitor Center Kiosk
Tram Plaza, Roosevelt Island
Suggested Donation $10-
r.s.v.p. to rooseveltislandhistory@gmail.com or 212-688-4836
Cornell Tech's Director of K-12 Education Jane Levitt reports that some of the Roosevelt Island Cherry Trees are blossoming now and tweets:
These Cherry trees are on the Queens side of Roosevelt Island next to Capobianco Field opposite PS/IS 217.

UPDATE 4/17 - Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) Social, Cultural & Educational Committee Chair Lynn Strong-Shinozaki adds:
Saturday, 4/25 Cherry Blossom Walking Tour and Festival: Picnic, Food & Fun in Southpoint Park, plus Japanese Music and Dance at FDR Memorial.

Meet Island neighbors at a Community Picnic at Southpoint Park
Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 am
Bring a blanket, food and fun

See You There!!

Fourth Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Roosevelt Island Historical Society

11:00am - 1:00pm Cherry Blossom Walk

Meet at the Visitor Center Kiosk at Tram Plaza

Suggested donation $10


Southpoint Park
11:00am - Community Picnic (bring your own food and blanket)

FDR Memorial Four Freedoms Park
1:00 pm Shamisen (Kicho Kai) Japanese String Ensemble
1:30 pm Japanese classical Dance (IchiFuji-kai Dance Association)

2:00 pm Samurai Swordsmanship (Iaikai)
2:25 pm Karate (JKA Karate Shiroma)

3:05 pm Koto (Masayo Ishigure and Koto Shamisen Ensemble)
3:40 pm Japanese blues (Kayo Yoshioka of Neo blues maki)
4:15 pm Japanese Taiko Drummers (Sohdaiko)

Gallery RIVAA (527 Main Street)
3:00 pm Japanese Ink Painting Workshop (open to all ages)
4:25 pm Gerald Starlight (Japanese flute)

Produced by The Roosevelt Island Residents Association

Monday, May 12, 2014

French Blogger Takes Great Picture Of Cherry Trees Under Queensboro Bridge From Roosevelt Island Tram & More Pictures Too

From the Roosevelt Island Twitteverse

Nicolas is right. Here's a great picture of the Cherry Blossom Trees seen from the Roosevelt Island Tram via New York Curiosities and Futilities.

Click thru for more great Roosevelt Island pictures and from other NYC neighborhoods too.

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Fantastic Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms Blooming Today, It's Favorite Time Of The Year For Many - RI Historical Society Cherry Blossom Walk April 26

Image Of Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms From John Lee

Roosevelt Island resident Isaac Humphrie reports that:
... it was a lovely day on the island...
and shares these photos

Image From Isaac Humphrie

of our magnificent Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms

Image From Isaac Humphrie

blooming.

Image From Isaac Humphrie

The Twitterverse was very impressed with the Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossoms as well:








Don't forget that next Saturday, April 26, the Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) will lead a Cherry Blossom walk. According to RIHS:
Roosevelt Island Historical Society
6th Annual Cherry Blossom Walks
Saturday, April 12th & Saturday, April 26th
11:00 a.m.
Tours leave from the Visitor Center
Tram Plaza, Roosevelt Island
Suggested Donation: $10.00
Reservations requested:
rooseveltislandhistory@gmail.com
or
212-688-4836
You can take your own Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Selfie


too.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Great Spring Time Walks On Roosevelt Island With RI Historical Society Cherry Blossom Walk Tomorrow And April 26 - Maybe Magnolia Blossom Walk Tomorrow

Roosevelt Island Cherry Tree Row By Goldwater Hospital Seen From The Tram in 2012

The 6th annual Roosevelt Island Historical Society (RIHS) Cherry Blossom walks will take place tomorrow April 12 and Saturday April 26. According to the RIHS:
Great Spring Time Tours:

Roosevelt Island Historical Society

6th Annual Cherry Blossom Walks

Saturday, April 12th & Saturday, April 26th

11:00 a.m.

Tours leave from the Visitor Center

Tram Plaza, Roosevelt Island

Suggested Donation: $10.00

Reservations requested:

rooseveltislandhistory@gmail.com

or

212-688-4836
RIHS President Judy Berdy reports that in the event there are no Cherry Blossoms out tomorrow, the walking tour

Image of Coler Hospital Magnolia Blossoms From Judy Berdy

will feature the

Image of Coler Hospital Magnolia Blossoms From Judy Berdy

Magnolia Blossoms

Image of Coler Hospital Magnolia Blossoms From Judy Berdy

at Roosevelt Island's Coler Hospital.