The Monthly Grotto meeting will be held at the NSS headquarters in the Big room at 7pm. The executive Board meeting will be at 6pm. I look forward to seeing you there.

One of our monthly horizontal trips! This month we are going to Jess Elliot Cave, in Jackson County. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below.

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

Calling for grotto volunteer support to help with the Land Trust of Northern Alabama's member's day at Shelta Cave. The preserve mamagers need cavers to help watch over and demonstrate how to cave softly, soundly, and safely. Please contact the grotto board or the preserve managers if interested. 

Come help the grotto prepare the site for our annual camp and float trip! Camping is not only permitted but encouraged. 

One of our monthly vertical trips! This month we are going to Haggard Cave, in Marion County, TN. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below. Vertical caving involves technical maneuvers while on rope and is not for beginners. All attendees on a vertical trip shall have their own vertical equipment and be able to demonstrate requisite skills. 

If you'd like to learn more about vertical techniques, the grotto has a monthly practice night. Additionally, classes in Single Rope Technique (SRT) can be found from the NSS Vertical Training Commission (VTC), and the Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit (HCRU). 

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly on a beginner horizontal trip. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? A vertical trip leader shall be able to safely rig, inspect attendees for safety, and be familiar with rescue techniques. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

Come help turn the NSS HQ property into a world class outdoor education facility! Indoor/Outdoor camping available for NSS members- contact the NSS Office for details. 

Members of Huntsville Grotto, the NSS graciously allows us to use their facility for our monthly meetings. Please help volunteer for this important effort in our very own city.  

"We've got lots going on this coming year! We have new engraved bricks for the celebration patio to place, we are painting the outside of the building, we have some interior demolition to complete, we are building a Fine Arts Salon showcase, we have some old trees to remove and lots of invasive plants to attack, just to mention a few tasks on the agenda. If your grotto would like to schedule a work weekend at a time not on the schedule, get in touch with me and we will schedule something. If each SERA grotto came for just one day a year, we can get so much done! We have installed new gutters and started painting the outside of the building this past year. There is always lots to do down here! " - Maureen Handler, NSS Facilities Division Chief.

Local caving options are available! The William J Stephenson Preserve, Shelta Cave Preserve, multiple LTNA properties, and private and public land caves. In any case, please always fill out the appropriate permits and waivers before entering any cave. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

The Monthly Grotto meeting will be held at the NSS headquarters in the Big room at 7pm. The executive Board meeting will be at 6pm. I look forward to seeing you there.

One of our monthly horizontal trips! This month we are going to Bluff River Cave, in Jackson County. This is a good beginner cave. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below.

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

Join us for our grotto's annual float and camping trip! 

Come help turn the NSS HQ property into a world class outdoor education facility! Indoor/Outdoor camping available for NSS members- contact the NSS Office for details. 

Members of Huntsville Grotto, the NSS graciously allows us to use their facility for our monthly meetings. Please help volunteer for this important effort in our very own city.  

"We've got lots going on this coming year! We have new engraved bricks for the celebration patio to place, we are painting the outside of the building, we have some interior demolition to complete, we are building a Fine Arts Salon showcase, we have some old trees to remove and lots of invasive plants to attack, just to mention a few tasks on the agenda. If your grotto would like to schedule a work weekend at a time not on the schedule, get in touch with me and we will schedule something. If each SERA grotto came for just one day a year, we can get so much done! We have installed new gutters and started painting the outside of the building this past year. There is always lots to do down here! " - Maureen Handler, NSS Facilities Division Chief.

Local caving options are available! The William J Stephenson Preserve, Shelta Cave Preserve, multiple LTNA properties, and private and public land caves. In any case, please always fill out the appropriate permits and waivers before entering any cave. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

The Monthly Grotto meeting will be held at the NSS headquarters in the Big room at 7pm. The executive Board meeting will be at 6pm. I look forward to seeing you there.

One of our monthly vertical trips! This month we are going to The Sinkhole, in Marion County, TN. This SCCi Preserve is iconic 155-ft open-air pit. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below. Vertical caving involves technical maneuvers while on rope and is not for beginners. All attendees on a vertical trip shall have their own vertical equipment and be able to demonstrate requisite skills. 

If you'd like to learn more about vertical techniques, the grotto has a monthly practice night. Additionally, classes in Single Rope Technique (SRT) can be found from the NSS Vertical Training Commission (VTC), and the Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit (HCRU). 

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly on a beginner horizontal trip. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? A vertical trip leader shall be able to safely rig, inspect attendees for safety, and be familiar with rescue techniques. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

One of our monthly vertical trips! This month we are going to Wils Welsh Well, in Jackson County. Wils Welsh Well is a relatively short and straight forward wet multi drop. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below. Vertical caving involves technical maneuvers while on rope and is not for beginners. All attendees on a vertical trip shall have their own vertical equipment and be able to demonstrate requisite skills. 

If you'd like to learn more about vertical techniques, the grotto has a monthly practice night. Additionally, classes in Single Rope Technique (SRT) can be found from the NSS Vertical Training Commission (VTC), and the Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit (HCRU). 

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly on a beginner horizontal trip. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? A vertical trip leader shall be able to safely rig, inspect attendees for safety, and be familiar with rescue techniques. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

The Monthly Grotto meeting will be held at the NSS headquarters in the Big room at 7pm. The executive Board meeting will be at 6pm. I look forward to seeing you there.

One of our monthly horizontal trips! This month we are going to Gross-Skeleton Cave, in Jackson County. This is a fun, wet, through trip. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below.

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

One of our monthly vertical trips! This month we are going to Solution Rift. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below. Vertical caving involves technical maneuvers while on rope and is not for beginners. All attendees on a vertical trip shall have their own vertical equipment and be able to demonstrate requisite skills. 

If you'd like to learn more about vertical techniques, the grotto has a monthly practice night. Additionally, classes in Single Rope Technique (SRT) can be found from the NSS Vertical Training Commission (VTC), and the Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit (HCRU). 

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly on a beginner horizontal trip. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? A vertical trip leader shall be able to safely rig, inspect attendees for safety, and be familiar with rescue techniques. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

Come help turn the NSS HQ property into a world class outdoor education facility! Indoor/Outdoor camping available for NSS members- contact the NSS Office for details. 

Members of Huntsville Grotto, the NSS graciously allows us to use their facility for our monthly meetings. Please help volunteer for this important effort in our very own city.  

"We've got lots going on this coming year! We have new engraved bricks for the celebration patio to place, we are painting the outside of the building, we have some interior demolition to complete, we are building a Fine Arts Salon showcase, we have some old trees to remove and lots of invasive plants to attack, just to mention a few tasks on the agenda. If your grotto would like to schedule a work weekend at a time not on the schedule, get in touch with me and we will schedule something. If each SERA grotto came for just one day a year, we can get so much done! We have installed new gutters and started painting the outside of the building this past year. There is always lots to do down here! " - Maureen Handler, NSS Facilities Division Chief.

Local caving options are available! The William J Stephenson Preserve, Shelta Cave Preserve, multiple LTNA properties, and private and public land caves. In any case, please always fill out the appropriate permits and waivers before entering any cave. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

The Monthly Grotto meeting will be held at the NSS headquarters in the Big room at 7pm. The executive Board meeting will be at 6pm. I look forward to seeing you there.

One of our monthly horizontal trips! This month we are going to Snail Shell Cave, in Rutherford County, TN. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below.

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

Come help turn the NSS HQ property into a world class outdoor education facility! Indoor/Outdoor camping available for NSS members- contact the NSS Office for details. 

Members of Huntsville Grotto, the NSS graciously allows us to use their facility for our monthly meetings. Please help volunteer for this important effort in our very own city.  

"We've got lots going on this coming year! We have new engraved bricks for the celebration patio to place, we are painting the outside of the building, we have some interior demolition to complete, we are building a Fine Arts Salon showcase, we have some old trees to remove and lots of invasive plants to attack, just to mention a few tasks on the agenda. If your grotto would like to schedule a work weekend at a time not on the schedule, get in touch with me and we will schedule something. If each SERA grotto came for just one day a year, we can get so much done! We have installed new gutters and started painting the outside of the building this past year. There is always lots to do down here! " - Maureen Handler, NSS Facilities Division Chief.

Local caving options are available! The William J Stephenson Preserve, Shelta Cave Preserve, multiple LTNA properties, and private and public land caves. In any case, please always fill out the appropriate permits and waivers before entering any cave. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

One of our monthly vertical trips! This month we are going to Eun To The Mill Cave, in Cumberland County, TN. This SCCi cave is a TAG classic, with a deep pit, miles of passage, and large borehole. The cave is over 15,000 feet long and 445 feet deep, with a 167-foot deep pit. It’s truly a caver’s cave. 

Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below. Vertical caving involves technical maneuvers while on rope and is not for beginners. All attendees on a vertical trip shall have their own vertical equipment and be able to demonstrate requisite skills. 

If you'd like to learn more about vertical techniques, the grotto has a monthly practice night. Additionally, classes in Single Rope Technique (SRT) can be found from the NSS Vertical Training Commission (VTC), and the Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit (HCRU). 

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly on a beginner horizontal trip. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? A vertical trip leader shall be able to safely rig, inspect attendees for safety, and be familiar with rescue techniques. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

The Monthly Grotto meeting will be held at the NSS headquarters in the Big room at 7pm. The executive Board meeting will be at 6pm. I look forward to seeing you there.

One of our monthly horizontal trips! This month we are going to Custard Hollow, in Franklin County, TN. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below.

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

Come help turn the NSS HQ property into a world class outdoor education facility! Indoor/Outdoor camping available for NSS members- contact the NSS Office for details. 

Members of Huntsville Grotto, the NSS graciously allows us to use their facility for our monthly meetings. Please help volunteer for this important effort in our very own city.  

"We've got lots going on this coming year! We have new engraved bricks for the celebration patio to place, we are painting the outside of the building, we have some interior demolition to complete, we are building a Fine Arts Salon showcase, we have some old trees to remove and lots of invasive plants to attack, just to mention a few tasks on the agenda. If your grotto would like to schedule a work weekend at a time not on the schedule, get in touch with me and we will schedule something. If each SERA grotto came for just one day a year, we can get so much done! We have installed new gutters and started painting the outside of the building this past year. There is always lots to do down here! " - Maureen Handler, NSS Facilities Division Chief.

Local caving options are available! The William J Stephenson Preserve, Shelta Cave Preserve, multiple LTNA properties, and private and public land caves. In any case, please always fill out the appropriate permits and waivers before entering any cave. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

One of our monthly vertical trips! This month we are going to Moses Tomb Cave, in DeKalb County. This is a 225' drop. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below. Vertical caving involves technical maneuvers while on rope and is not for beginners. All attendees on a vertical trip shall have their own vertical equipment and be able to demonstrate requisite skills. 

If you'd like to learn more about vertical techniques, the grotto has a monthly practice night. Additionally, classes in Single Rope Technique (SRT) can be found from the NSS Vertical Training Commission (VTC), and the Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit (HCRU). 

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly on a beginner horizontal trip. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? A vertical trip leader shall be able to safely rig, inspect attendees for safety, and be familiar with rescue techniques. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

The Monthly Grotto meeting will be held at the NSS headquarters in the Big room at 7pm. The executive Board meeting will be at 6pm. I look forward to seeing you there.

One of our monthly horizontal trips! This month we are going to Doc's Delight, in Morgan County. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below.

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

Come help turn the NSS HQ property into a world class outdoor education facility! Indoor/Outdoor camping available for NSS members- contact the NSS Office for details. 

Members of Huntsville Grotto, the NSS graciously allows us to use their facility for our monthly meetings. Please help volunteer for this important effort in our very own city.  

"We've got lots going on this coming year! We have new engraved bricks for the celebration patio to place, we are painting the outside of the building, we have some interior demolition to complete, we are building a Fine Arts Salon showcase, we have some old trees to remove and lots of invasive plants to attack, just to mention a few tasks on the agenda. If your grotto would like to schedule a work weekend at a time not on the schedule, get in touch with me and we will schedule something. If each SERA grotto came for just one day a year, we can get so much done! We have installed new gutters and started painting the outside of the building this past year. There is always lots to do down here! " - Maureen Handler, NSS Facilities Division Chief.

Local caving options are available! The William J Stephenson Preserve, Shelta Cave Preserve, multiple LTNA properties, and private and public land caves. In any case, please always fill out the appropriate permits and waivers before entering any cave. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

One of our monthly vertical trips! This month we are going to Signal Light Pit, Franklin County, TN. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below. Vertical caving involves technical maneuvers while on rope and is not for beginners. All attendees on a vertical trip shall have their own vertical equipment and be able to demonstrate requisite skills. 

If you'd like to learn more about vertical techniques, the grotto has a monthly practice night. Additionally, classes in Single Rope Technique (SRT) can be found from the NSS Vertical Training Commission (VTC), and the Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit (HCRU). 

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly on a beginner horizontal trip. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? A vertical trip leader shall be able to safely rig, inspect attendees for safety, and be familiar with rescue techniques. Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions. 

The Monthly Grotto meeting will be held at the NSS headquarters in the Big room at 7pm. The executive Board meeting will be at 6pm. I look forward to seeing you there.

One of our monthly horizontal trips! This month we are going on a through-trip in Old Blowing Cave, in Marshall County. Please sign up at the beginning of this month at our grotto meeting, or reach out to me at the email below.

Are you new to caving? We would love to show you how to cave safely, soundly, and responsibly. Please introduce yourself at one of our meetings and reference the New Caver Info (pdf) under Documents. 

We are in search of trip leaders! Would you like to lead this trip, other trips, or learn how to lead your own cave trip? Please reach out to the Projects Chair @ andrew.matievski@gmail.com with any questions.