Hadley Gardens Solar-Powered Waterfall - Ferndale, CA
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A solar-powered waterfall resides within Hadley Gardens, which opened in June of 2022.
Waymark Code: WM18NAW
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
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Two interpretive displays within Hadley Gardens mention this waterfall being solar-powered, which I found as very unique and interesting. One of them reads:

Welcome to Hadley Gardens

Hadley Gardens honor Willis Hadley's legacy-
to restore, protect and enhance native plants and wildlife.

The Gardens highlight biodiverse habitats of the northcoast, designed
within an urban setting. Many local artisans helped craft this place of
refuge--guided by sustainable 'green building' practices--from
repurposed materials to the solar-powered waterfall.

A second interpretive display in front of the solar panel reads:

Smartflower Technology

If you stop to watch, you may catch the Smartflower in action. Designed to track the sun's movement from east to west, it produces 40% more energy than standard solar panels. The waterfall pump, irrigation and garden lighting are all powered by this solar system.

Location of the waterfall:
Hadley Gardens
655 Main St
Ferndale, CA


Type / features of structure: Other, please specify in description

Estimated height in feet: 1

Estimated width in feet: 3

River/stream/lake/reservoir: Francis Creek

Coordinates of parking: Not Listed

Fees: Not Listed

Flow dates: Not listed

Estimated height in meters: Not Listed

Estimated width in meters: Not Listed

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