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.
Night Life of the Desert
Friday October 16, 2026 6:00PM – 7:30PM
Evening Event at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park
Come to the park after hours during this evening event where you can learn all about the many nocturnal animals that survive in our Chihuahuan Desert.
Free Pizza and Donations!
Puchase a $20 card for unlimited buy-1-get-1-free deals until July 2027 and $10 will be donated to Asombro
- For each card sold $10 is donated to Asombro
- Use the card as many times as you want to buy a large pizza at menu price and get a large pizza FREE
- Get double the pizza no matter how many you order (buy 4 get 4!)
- Card pays for itself the firt time you use it.
- UNLIMITED uses through 6/30/2027
- Buy online and a physical card will be mailed to you ($1 shipping fee)
Click below or use the QR code to buy your card today!
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: Tue, Oct 13 9:30-10:30am
Classroom Programs: Scheduled for most school days
Help at the Nature Park: Most Wednesdays, occasional Saturdays
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.
