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.
Annual Open House and Volunteer Appreciation
Monday January 19, 2026
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Our open house gives us a chance to connect, highlight accomplishments from the past year, get excited about upcoming projects, and take care of business, like electing our Board of Directors.
Volunteers, donors, and community members are invited to celebrate the success of 2025 and look forward to upcoming projects in 2026.
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, Jan 13, 9:30-10:30
Annual Open House: Mon, Jan 19, 10:00-12:00
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.