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.
Teacher Workshop is Open
Agrivoltaics: Engineering Sustainable Solutions to Food and Energy Production
We have 4 new spots available for our workshop in Los Lunas. Middle school teachers are welcome to apply.
Deadline for application is June 4th
Join Asombro for Movie Night
and Fundraising
Wednesday June 17 & Thursday June 18, 2026 at 7:30pm
At The Fountain Theatre in Mesilla
Join us at the local screening of the film Granite Rapids Moon. Tell them Asombro sent you and a portion of their sales will go to our programming!
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, June 9 9:30-10:30am
Classroom Programs: Scheduled for most school days
Help at the Nature Park: Most Wednesday, 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.
