Where to see cherry blossoms, fields of tulips and other spring flowers in Upstate New York
Updated Apr 13, 2021;
As Upstate New York wakes from its winter slumber, we look towards the spring blossoms that burst across fields and countrysides.
Though the coronavirus pandemic marches on in 2021, causing some park changes and postponements to official springtime events, there are still many chances to get out and see the colors of the seasonal flowers. Here are festivals and parks to visit in the coming weeks to see Upstate New York in full bloom:
Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
Buffalo’s Japanese Garden in Delaware Park is home to their annual cherry blossom festival. Its setting on Mirror Lake makes for a picturesque stroll or boat ride to see a blizzard of blooms. Not only is it a celebration of springtime, but the Cherry Blossom Festival also celebrates Japanese culture.
Sonnenberg Gardens gets $25,000 grant for on-site upgrades
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Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Park has received a $25,000 state grant to create a new collection storage area with climate controlled environment.
The matching grant will help pay for conservation-grade shelving and cabinetry to secure the archives, photos, maps, textiles and objects in proper storage to secure the historic fabric of Sonnenberg founder Mary Clark Thompson, according to the Finger Lakes Times.