In 2002, the Ontario Trillium Foundation awarded the observatory $150,000 to renovate the research station, stabilize the bird banding operations and develop outreach activities.

The point itself is limestone bedrock with a thin covering of unconsolidated Farmington loam topsoil.

[7] Also present are small amounts of wooded swamps, shrub-lined ponds, mixed forests and alvars.

Some of the key species in the ecosystem of the point include fringed gentian, viper's bugloss, butterfly weed, jewelweed, black-eyed susan and small yellow lady's slipper.

Rare vascular plants found on Prince Edward Point include Ontario aster, downy wood mint and clammyweed.

Single-day totals of common birds exceed 10,000 individuals for species like tree swallows, long-tailed ducks, and yellow-rumped warblers.