The Restoration of Pleasant Valley Cave
Join us at the June 2026 meeting. Tony Schmitt will be presenting about his incredible efforts to restore Pleasant Valley Cave.
Lechuguilla Cave Presentation by Chad McCain
Join us at the May 2026 Grotto meeting as Chad McCain will be giving a presentation on a recent 4 day expedition to Lechuguilla Cave located in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This is the 3rd deepest limestone cave at 1588ft (484 meters) deep and the 4th longest cave in the USA at 152 miles (245 …
Mapping Historic Brewery Caves Beneath the City of St. Louis
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.
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.