Asombro Institute for Science Education
Bringing the wonder of science and the desert to K-12 students and adults for more than 30 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.
Back-to-School, Back-to-Science Fundraiser
Support Asombro’s science education programming today to help us provide students with exciting learning experiences in the classrooms and beyond!
Donate now through August 31st
Why give? Just listen to our students and teachers:
“I learned more [about the desert] in a 10-minute walk than I ever have, and I’ve lived here my whole life.”- Teacher
“When I grow up I am going to be a scientist like you!”- 3rd grader
“We have Asombro here today? That’s FIRE, let’s go! I love Asombro!”- 8th grader
Butterfly Flutterby is Back!
August 24th 9:00-12:00 AM
Learn all about butterflies, practice identifying our local species, create some arts and crafts and collect butterfly trading cards!
Wildlife Wonders at the Park
Join Asombro at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park this year for seven Saturday events exploring and celebrating local wildlife. Chat with experts, use the tools wildlife biologists use, create, play, and hike with us!
Saturday Mornings 9:00-12:00
March 16: Mammal Madness
April 20: Bird Bonanza Part 1: Guided Bird walk at 10:00
May 18: Radical Reptiles
July 27: Going Batty (7:00 PM-9:00PM)
August 24: Butterfly Flutterby
Sept 28: Bird Bonanza Part 2
Oct 19: Dive into Playas
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
Volunteer Opportunities in September:
Volunteer Gathering at the office: Tues, Sept 10, 9:30-10:30
Bird Bonanza: Sat, Sept 28, 9:00-12:00
Classroom Programs: most school days
