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.
Make Your Donation Go Farther on Giving Day
Saturday, April 24 All Day
This year between April 13th-24th the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico is helping to make your donation go further at Asombro.
Desert Data Jam
Open House and Awards Ceremony
Thursday April 23, 2026 6:00AM – 7:30PM
The Desert Data Jam challenges middle school students to find interesting ways to present scientific data to non-scientist audiences.
Families and the public are invited to view projects at 6:00, the award ceremony will begin at 6:30.
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:
Volunteer Gathering: at the office: Tues, Apr 14 9:30-10:30am
Classroom Programs: Scheduled for most school days.
Help at the Nature Park: Most Wednesday, occasional Saturdays
