In honour of Schools Tree Day on Friday, the centre planted a variety of native grasses donated by the local council to create another outdoor area for children to play in.

KU Donkin director Karen Hayes said she had invited parents to come in and plant with their child.

"It's not just one tree day, it's really a community project," she said.

"We've done a planting week.

"The council contributed so much, parents came to our working bee and children have been digging, planting and watering."

The area will be utilised for outdoor education programs and has already been a learning experience for the children.

"The children asked questions and learnt all about plants.

"We showed them the roots and how to plant them," Ms Hayes said.

Schools Tree Day gives young Australians a chance to contribute to Planet Ark's National Tree Day, which occurs on the last weekend of July each year.

The event aims to encourage and educate Australians to plant and look after trees and shrubs in order to create future generations who actively care for our environment.

"It's part of our sustainability that we encourage children to create and look after our landscape," Ms Hayes said.

"It's really important for kids to have that ongoing sense of responsibility."

Ms Hayes said she looked forward to the many benefits of the new space.