Blue Grass Grotto

06/03/2026

T-MINUS 10 DAYS TIL Karst-O-Rama !!!

From our lovely GSP Liaison:

We absolutely LOVE this event, because it's all about coming together in celebration of something we all love to do; CAVING!!; and the folks we have met & become along the way.

We have all been through all kinds of ups & downs this year, so this event is very special to us all.

We have so much fun stuff planned, some awesome returning vendors & some amazing new ones that we hope y'all enjoy!

You're coming anyway, so why not sign up to volunteer a shift or two, in between cave trips of course 😉, and help make KOR AWESOME!!!

From our president:

P.S. Banquet this year is brought to you by yours truly (BGG) !!! Look forward to hearty tavern style food of sausage, potatoes, and roasted veggies! We'll also have cheese and cured meats to help capture that classic feeling of returning to the tavern after a long adventure. Help us out and bring out your inner tavern keeper! 💃

Thanks y'all!!

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SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

04/22/2026

KOR PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

At long last Pre-registration is here! Get first dibs on an electric site and don’t miss out on the banquet: tavern style bangers and mash with green beans, carrots, and rolls with a charcuterie board for your typical medieval experience.

Our t-shirt this year is a tribute to Bill Addington, our fellow caver who passed last fall. We have been hard at work and this Karst-o-rama is shaping up to be one to remember. Register today!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/karst-o-rama-2026-pre-registration

04/22/2026

From the KOR Committee:

It's your time to shine!

June 12-14th

Passionate about a cave that's within an hour's drive of GSP?

Be a leader for one or all three days and/or a double header on the same day

Check out the sign-up form to get your cave trip(s) on the list!

https://forms.gle/Yx2Vkj7ra6U1ng1g9

Yours in mud,

Darryl

03/06/2026

From our very own GSP Liason:

Hey y'all,

It’s that time of year again; GSP OPEN HOUSE!!!
The link to the volunteer sign up form is below. Please sign up to volunteer & pick your shifts now!!

Heres the link!!~~ (https://tinyurl.com/OpenHouseVolForm) ~~

Make a Difference at GSP Open House!
GSP Open House is the preserve's largest and most public-facing event! GSP Open House success happens because we have wonderful volunteers. {Thank you!} There are various volunteer opportunities before and during Open House.

Preserve Prep is May 2-3
GSP Open House is May 16-17

Please fill in this form.
here it is again!! ~~ (https://tinyurl.com/OpenHouseVolForm) ~~ to let us know your availability to volunteer.

TOGETHER WE CAN Y'ALL!!!
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GSP Open House is the preserve's largest and most public-facing event! GSP Open House success happens because we have wonderful volunteers. {Thank you!} There are various volunteer opportunities before and during Open House. Preserve Prep is May 2-3 GSP Open House is May 16-17 Please fill in this fo...

02/20/2026

CALL FOR PRESENTERS! 📢

Interested in sharing your work with one of the largest gatherings of cavers and speleologists? Submit a presentation proposal for the 2026 NSS Convention in Corydon, Indiana this summer!

Choose a session that fits your topic, then email the session chair with your presentation title and an abstract (250 words or fewer) by April 1.

Session topics and chair contact information are listed below. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on.

Archaeology and Paleontology
Joe Douglas
[email protected]

Biospeleology Session & Lunch
Sarah Keenan
[email protected]

Cave Digging
Benjamin Brown
[email protected]

Cave Diving
Jason Richards
[email protected]

Cave Exploration of the Ohio Valley Region: Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky
Aaron Bird
[email protected]

Cave Photography
Eugene Vale & Ed Schultz
[email protected]

Communications & Electronics
John DeR
[email protected]

Culture of Caves, Cavers and Caving
Cat Bishop
[email protected]

Geology & Geography
Katie Schmid
[email protected]

International Exploration
Philip Rykwalder
[email protected]

Spelean History
Bob Hoke & Dean Snyder
[email protected] [email protected]

Survey and Cartography
Carol Vesely
[email protected]

US Exploration
Pat Kambesis
[email protected]

Vertical Section
Carl Heitmeyer
[email protected]

02/12/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/185dYP4zZE/?mibextid=wwXIfr

CALL FOR PRESENTERS! 📢

Interested in sharing your work with one of the largest gatherings of cavers and speleologists? Submit a presentation proposal for the 2026 NSS Convention in Corydon, Indiana this summer!

Choose a session that fits your topic, then email the session chair with your presentation title and an abstract (250 words or fewer) by April 1.

Session topics and chair contact information are listed below. We can’t wait to see what you’re working on.

Archaeology and Paleontology
Joe Douglas
[email protected]

Biospeleology Session & Lunch
Sarah Keenan
[email protected]

Cave Digging
Benjamin Brown
[email protected]

Cave Diving
Jason Richards
[email protected]

Cave Exploration of the Ohio Valley Region: Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky
Aaron Bird
[email protected]

Cave Photography
Eugene Vale & Ed Schultz
[email protected]

Communications & Electronics
John DeR
[email protected]

Culture of Caves, Cavers and Caving
Cat Bishop
[email protected]

Geology & Geography
Katie Schmid
[email protected]

International Exploration
Philip Rykwalder
[email protected]

Spelean History
Bob Hoke & Dean Snyder
[email protected] [email protected]

Survey and Cartography
Carol Vesely
[email protected]

US Exploration
Pat Kambesis
[email protected]

Vertical Section
Carl Heitmeyer
[email protected]

11/27/2025

WHO WANTS A 2026 SEXY CAVERS CALENDAR?!! 🔥

From Joe Gordon ... Non-Grotto Grott Calendar Presale!!! ORDER BY Nov. 30th ! If you want a NGG Sexy Cavers 2026 Calendar! Calendars are $30. That includes shipping. ALL proceeds go to SCCI! If you want one, hit my venmo with the money and your address in the comment. Message me for other payment options.
Presale calendars will be ordered 11/30. You have until then (This Sunday at 4pm to order) I will order extras, so after Sunday 11/30 at 4pm CST, prices will go up to $40 until we are out.

Cost will depend on how many we order and shipping. Approx. $8-10 ( print, ship, taxes to me )shipping to you: 5-$10 So $10-$15ish will go to the charity. Will post a breakdown once ordered)!

Venmo:
Last 4 of cell for verification: 0607

And in case you're wondering here are your 13 month calendar models!
January - Anna Blanton
February - Charlie Blanton
March - Terri and Mike Wolf
April - Kimberly Smith Lughart
May - Caitlin Greene
June - CJ & Lupita Hmurovic
July - Brittney Dodson
August - Mike Goltzene
September - James Lavigne & Amber Jackson
October - James Hoffman
November - Clint Bowe
December - Tim Prince & Cristie Tagalong
January 2027 - Jim Minie