"Sprague Farm abuts both Burton Woodland and Robert Huckins
Woodland. It includes within its nearly 250 acres a variety of
habitats for both plants and animals, including the Black throated
Blue Warbler, long thought to be extinct in Rhode Island. Many of
the trees have reached full maturity; among these is an impressive
stand of Striped Maple. A pristine glacial fen and other wetland
support many flowering plants which bloom in succession from early
spring through fall. A grove of Atlantic White Cedar occupies a
permanent swamp in the north-central region of the site.
Approximately 200 years of agricultural activity has left
several open fields which help to diversify the habitat, as well as
a clearly defined set of trails. At three different locations,
these trails cross permanent streams via beautifully constructed
stone bridges. The immense capstones of these structures are
testament to the skill and ambition of the early settlers."