We are dedicated to the exploration and conservation of caves. Join Us!
Our next meeting on Tuesday February 10, 2026 6 pm in the auditorium of the Buder Library 4401 Hampton ave. St. Louis, MO 63109 will feature Missouri Speleological Survey president and epic cave cartographer Dan Lamping.
The organization, after decades in Kirkwood, moved to a more centralized location in St. Louis, MO. Please check our meeting page for updated information.
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 had their October 2025 meeting in the park. There was food, fun, and a gear exchange!
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.
In April 2025, MVG members clean another cave. Spray paint and trash were removed.
MVG Cavers, while exploring the Ozark hills discovered seven new caves.
At the March 2025 meeting, PHD student, Soren Johnson gave a great presentation on cave fish evolution.
Gravimeters, zero length springs, and gravity can be used to find caves.
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.