EcoWISER New Mexico

The Asombro Institute for Science Education invites you to celebrate butterflies at the 7th Annual Butterfly Flutterby at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 9 am to noon. Butterflies are delicate creatures that grace our world and delight people of all ages. Learn all about butterflies at the park! For the kids there will be arts and crafts, butterfly sponge toss, and face painting. There will be NEW booths and the return of some favorites. Families can enjoy strolling along the Desert Discovery Trail or browsing our bucket auction (tons of great items up for grabs). All proceeds from the bucket auction benefit the Asombro Institute’s education programs and site development. Admission is $2. The Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park is located northeast of Las Cruces. From I-25 in Las Cruces, head east on Highway 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead.