Asombro

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.                                                                               

Have you Been to Asombro's Outdoor Classroom?

Explore the wonders of the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park.

Ever visited our nature park for a hike or picnic? If not, check out a sneak peak of its amenities from the following slideshow. Special thanks to Bernardo Rodriguez for taking the photos and creating the video.

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, July 14 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.