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GRUNION RUN
Requirements:
1. Meet all applicable Area 4 General Requirements.
2. Obtain an approved Local Tour Permit from the
Council Office.
3. Attend the Grunion Program presented by Cabrillo
Marine Aquarium in San Pedro, 3720 Stephen
White Drive. Phone (310) 548-7562.
4. Write a report describing:
a. How and why the moon is essential to the
Grunion.
b. The Grunion Run at the beach including a
drawing of the Grunion.
c. The different activities at the Aquarium.
5. After doing items 1-4 see your H.A.T. Approval
Person for award approval.
6. This award can be earned by Cub Scouts,
Webelos, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Girl Scouts.
MUSEUM INFORMATION:
1. Programs are held 2-4 days after a new or full moon during the months of March through July. Call museum for exact
dates each year.
2. Museum opens for viewing at 8 PM.
3. A special program on Grunion including films and a lecture is held in the auditorium at 9 PM and 10 PM. Grunion eggs
are hatched on the patio. The group is then
led to the beach to observe a supervis
ed Grunion run. The runs usually occur
between 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM.
4. There is no charge for the parking lot after 6:00 pm. Cost for the Aquarium is $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for seniors and
children. The Aquarium would appreciate a donation of aluminum cans.
5. There is no food service at or near the beach.
6. The months of April and May are closed season for Grunion. During that time they may not be touched or captured.
7. The months of March, June and July are open season. Any
one 16 years of age or older must have a valid fishing license
to touch or capture the Grunion.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
Warm clothing that can (and will) get wet,
flashlight, blanket to sit on on the beach
, food and hot drinks, and a bath towel.
NOTE: Although this Award is based solely upon the museum's program, they are not involved in the administration of the
award. PLEASE DO NOT ask the museum questions other than
about Grunion run dates and the Grunion themselves. This
award was developed by Marilyn Marrs. If you have
additional questions, please call Marilyn at (818) 896-1776.
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