Asombro Institute for Science Education
Bringing the wonder of science and the desert to K-12 students and adults for more than 35 years
We offer a variety of standards-aligned classroom and schoolyard lessons, field trips, and small group programs. Click the button below to learn more and submit a program request!
Asombro manages an outdoor classroom, the 935-acre Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, just northeast of Las Cruces. Plan your visit and learn about everything the park has to offer.
Asombro needs your help to provide hands-on science to our community! Get involved by donating, volunteering, or supporting in other ways.
We offer a variety of standards-aligned classroom and schoolyard lessons, field trips, and small group programs. Click the button below to learn more and submit a program request!
Asombro manages an outdoor classroom, the 935-acre Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, just northeast of Las Cruces. Plan your visit and learn about everything the park has to offer.
Asombro needs your help to provide hands-on science to our community! Get involved by donating, volunteering, or supporting in other ways.
Art in the Park
Saturday, April 11th
at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park
Join Asombro for a celebration of nature and art as we celebrate the ribbon cutting on our new amphitheater.
More details to come!
Volunteer with Asombro
Asombro is seeking volunteers to support our mission.
- Join Asombro staff in classrooms and on field trips
- Help teach an activity during a Saturday event at the Park
- Prepare lesson materials at our office
- Help maintain trails at the Nature Park
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
Classroom Programs: Scheduled for most school days.
Volunteer Gathering: at the office: Tues, Feb 10 9:30-10:30am
Art in the Park Event: Sat, Apr 11, Time TBD
Sponsor a Classroom!
You can help kids find the wonder in science through fun, hands-on, local science programs at school!
For $100, you can sponsor a one-hour classroom or schoolyard program for a local classroom. This covers materials, Asombro’s staff time, and transportation to the school.