• 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.

 

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  • Trip Reports

    • Trip Reports: December, 2011

      5 Jan 2012

      Greetings, all! November and December 2011 saw quite a few trips to the Berkshires to explore and cave. The Coon Hollow karst was the destination of some trips. Members Tom Kinsky, Pat Conners, Aaron Tester and Dave Crusoe were active … Continue reading →

    • Trip Report: Knox Cave, June 2011

      6 Jul 2011

      Tom Kinsky, Daniel Schott, Dave Crusoe, Pat Conners and Jerry (with a last name that I don’t know) spent 8 hours traversing Knox cave front to back. With the exception of the end of the streamway at the very back, … Continue reading →