Amarillo Botanical Gardens, the horticultural center for the High Plains Region, is dedicated to the art, knowledge, enjoyment and science of horticulture and provides educational programs for all populations. A comprehensive horticulture curriculum is offered for the health care worker who wishes to develop interactive (hands-on) gardens in his own respective facility for his patients and their families or for those interested in establishing an adaptive gardening program. Creative learning opportunities are developed for groups according to age and special needs (by appointment). Gardens are available for visitation year-round, and indoor temporary exhibitions are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed certain holidays and during exhibition changes. Other lectures, workshops, demonstrations, etc., are scheduled and promoted as appropriate. A 1,600 volume library is provided.