Chaminade High School Grotto Newsletters
In the 1970s, Chaminade High School in St. Louis, once had a student grotto. Unfortunately, the grotto is defunct, but here are a couple of their newsletters.
Caving News and Information
Canoeing and Caving
On September 11, 2021, twelve MVG members and guests canoed to a great cave, and explored the cave. We monitored the cave, recorded information on biology, and provided a written report to the MSS and the land owner. If this sounds like fun to you and you are interested in caving with us, please contact us.
MVG Meeting in Cliff Cave
The Meramec Valley Grotto had their July 2021 meeting inside Cliff Cave. There was a huge turn out and there was a bonus cave trip.
In person meetings resume August 2021
The Meramec Valley Grotto will resume in person meetings in August 2021.
MSS, CRF, and the Missouri Caving Community - Online Presentation
This presentation will be an overview or project caving in Missouri and describe how the MSS & CRF work to complement one another in conjunction with the Missouri caving community. Topics covered will be the various services each organization provides, cooperative agreements and partnerships with state and federal agencies and the Missouri Cave Database.
Rigging for Rescue
At the November 2019 MVG meeting, Chad McCain gave a demonstration on rigging for rescues.
Craters of the Moon Cave Archeology
At the October 2019 MVG Meeting, Craig P. Williams of CAIRN gave a presentation on the cave archeology of Craters of the Moon National Park.
MVG Knot Class, Rope School, and Pit
Tony Schmitt held a knot class at the August 2019 MVG meeting, followed by a rope school at his barn the following Saturday, with a cave trip to a pit on Sunday. Thanks Tony.
Ste. Genevieve County Cave Clean Up
On May 11, 2019, MVG members in cooperation with the MCKC participated in a cave clean up in Ste. Genevieve County.
Cherokee Cave Book Signing
MVG, MMV, MSS, and CRF members came to the book signing of Lemp Brewery and Cherokee Caves at the Lemp Mansion on April 28, 2019. You can buy your own copy at the
Lemp Brewery Caverns and Cherokee Cave
The latest issue of Missouri Speleology, Lemp Brewery Caverns and Cherokee Cave is now available at the MSS Store.
MVG featured on St. Louis' NPR Station
Check out the audio and article!
Carroll Cave Conservancy acquires the second entrance!
The Carroll Cave Conservancy, which many MVG members belong to, announced that they have acquired the second entrance!
Check out the Caroll Cave Conservancy Website for more information.
Governor Mike Parson congratulates MVG on 50 years!
Govenrnor Mike Parson congratulated MVG on 50 years of caving in the State of Missouri.
Check out a larger version.
July 2018 Meeting was in a cave
Meeting rooms are great for meetings, but the Meramec Valley Grotto decided to have their meeting outside. Not just outside, but underground.
The Meramec Valley Grotto, a collection of individuals that love caves, went underground for their July 2018 meeting.
It was a typical monthly meeting, but underground. Grotto business was conducted, and trips were discussed.
The program during the meeting was the history of the cave by Joe Light.