New Meeting Location
The organization, after decades in Kirkwood, moved to a more centralized location in St. Louis, MO. Please check our meeting page for updated information.
Another Cave Clean Up!
Kyle Mann organized another cave clean up. 10 MVG cavers participated with a total of 44 man hours. This clean up was in cooperation with St. Louis County Parks.
MVG Meeting and Gear Exchange
MVG had their October 2025 meeting in the park. There was food, fun, and a gear exchange!
MVG Cavers Protect Pleasant Valley Cave
The Jefferson County Leader featured a front page article on MVG and MCKC’s efforts to protect Pleasant Valley Cave. Extra kudos to MVG member, Tony Schmitt, for making this happen.
MVG sponsor another cave clean up
In April 2025, MVG members clean another cave. Spray paint and trash were removed.
Shannon County Ridgewalk
MVG Cavers, while exploring the Ozark hills discovered seven new caves.
Soren Johnson and cave fish
At the March 2025 meeting, PHD student, Soren Johnson gave a great presentation on cave fish evolution.
Kyle Mann presents to the grotto on Gravimeters
Gravimeters, zero length springs, and gravity can be used to find caves.
Brian Wilcox of Meramec State Park recieved the Tex Yokum Award
Brian Wilcox of Meramec State Park and friend of the Meramec Valley Grotto received the Gregory Tex Yokum Award at the spring Missouri Speleological Survey meeting.
MVG Member Featured on Caving Podcast
MVG Member, Chad McCain, is featured on the caving podcast. Check it out!