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.
Free Pizza and Donations!
Puchase a $20 card for unlimited buy-1-get-1-free deals until June 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 scan 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.
