06/01/2026
🌻 Exciting Things Are Growing at El Corazón de Belén! 🌻
We are thrilled to share an exciting update on the El Corazón de Belén Community Garden!
What began as a beautiful flower garden is evolving into something much bigger—a true community destination in the heart of downtown Belen.
Over the past several years, we've faced challenges and setbacks, but thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of a volunteer landscape contractor, we are moving forward with a renewed vision and a comprehensive redevelopment plan.
In the coming months, work will begin to:
🌱 Remove dead and overgrown vegetation
🌱 Eliminate invasive Bermuda grass
🌱 Relocate the existing storage building
🌱 Grade and prepare the site for redevelopment
🌱 Install an improved drip irrigation system
🌱 Replant flower beds and planter boxes
🌱 Create walking paths and gathering spaces
🌱 Add community benches throughout the garden
And perhaps most exciting of all...
🏡 A community gazebo is planned that will serve as a venue for educational presentations, gardening workshops, children's activities, small concerts, community gatherings, and special downtown events.
Our goal is to transform El Corazón de Belén into more than a garden. We envision a place where people can learn, gather, celebrate, relax, and connect with one another while enjoying a beautiful outdoor space.
This project is made possible through the partnership between the City of Belen and the Belen Historic Downtown Partnership, along with the support of volunteers who believe in creating something special for our community.
We look forward to sharing updates as the transformation progresses and invite everyone to follow along as we grow the future of El Corazón de Belén together.
❤️ Growing Community. Growing Downtown. Growing Belén. ❤️