• Boston Grotto meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30 to 10:00pm, except for holidays, check the Calendar if in doubt.

  • Boston Grotto

    We are one of the oldest grottos of the National Speleological Society. This site has information about the Boston Grotto, information about caving, and lots of pictures of caves from around the country that Grotto members have visited.

  • Grotto Calendar

News

Whole populations of bats in the eastern North America are dying as they hibernate in caves and mines. The bats lose their fat reserves (needed to survive hibernation) long before winter is over, and die of starvation. As of January, 2012, scientists have estimated that over five million bats have already died.

Read more about White Nose Syndrome and what you can do to help.

 

Comments are closed.

  • Trip Reports

    • Spring 2013

      10 Mar 2013

      Well, Cavers, we’re heading into Spring 2013! There’s a great lineup for this year, starting with local underground activity between now and the Spring 2013 NRO (in May). Members are excited to keep helpin’ with the Berkshire digs, and there … Continue reading →

    • Trip report – Freedlyville Quarry

      27 Feb 2013

      Last weekend, Boston Grotto member Mitch B. brought some MIT friends along for the Freedlyville skating trip. Each year, MIT’s Admissions people hire a few students to blog about their experiences at the ‘Tute to help prospective students get a feel for what … Continue reading →