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.
Light up the Desert
Luminarias
Friday December 12th
5:00-7:30 PM
Join us at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park for a magical candle-lit evening. Observe the night sky through a telescope and enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies!
Parking can fill quickly, carpooling encouraged.
This is a free event, suggested donation is $5 per person or $10 per family
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, Nov 11, 9:30-10:30
Friends of the CDNP Gathering: Sat, Dec 13, 8:00-11:00
Luminarias: Fri, Dec 12, 3:00-8:00 (event is 5:00-7:30)
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.