The grotto holds a monthly meeting on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to November, has members actively caving in West Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky, and plans group events throughout the year.
Join us for our next monthly meeting at Worthington Presbyterian Church in the Youth Room on WEDNESDAY, January 22 at 7 PM in person or online.
To join virtually, find Google Meet information above. You do NOT have to be a member to attend, everyone is welcome. Our January speaker will be Dr. Eileen Wyza, an ODNR wildlife biologist. Bio below. Her topic will be Bat Conservation in Ohio.
After the meeting, we head over to Villa Nova Ristorante for pizza on 5545 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214. Please bring cash to cover your share.
Dr. Eileen Wyza is a ODNR wildlife biologist focusing on species of special conservation need. Eileen obtained her master's degree in Environmental Studies and her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences at Ohio University. She has served as the ODNR-DOW Bat Survey Coordinator and is on the committee of the Ohio Bat Working Group, guiding citizen scientists in projects such as the Ohio Bat Roost Monitoring Project and Ohio Mobile Bat Acoustic Survey.
The Central Ohio Grotto was founded in 1952. We have a rich tradition of cave exploration and are committed to the ideals of the NSS.
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The yearly elected officials along with the past chair form the executive committee, which provides guidance and oversight to the grotto.
Chair
Vice Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
At Large
At Large
Past Chair
Here are some links to other caving organizations, events, equipment manufacturers, and vendors.