The Central Connecticut Grotto (CCG) is a local chapter of The National Speleological Society ( NSS). The CCG shares the goals of other NSS Grottos, which are to organize trips, offer training, practice cave conservation, and generally provide a framework for enjoying and studying caves. The Central Connecticut Grotto welcomes new members who are interested in caves and committed to cave conservation. Join us - membership info is on our "Membership" page.
Meetings are open to anyone interested in caves and committed to cave conservation. At each meeting we discuss Grotto business, trip reports and plan future trips. Many meetings also have a presentation; either a talk, demonstration, slides, or video. It is not necessary to attend meetings to be a Grotto member, though we would like you to attend.
Meeting location, date, and time of meetings can change. Non-members should confirm by calling a meeting contact number or emailing info@ctcavers.org, with "CCG Meeting" in the subject line.
Contact officers at info@ctcavers.org
Chair - Veronica Sassu Laviero
Vice Chair - Steve Millett
Treasurer - Jeff Laviero
Secretary - Jeff Laviero
Webmaster - Elliot Bushman
Membership - Ben Finch
Safety - Liz Coppola
Conservation - Kailyn Lundeberg
Vertical - Derek Von Nieda
Equipment - Steve Millett
Newsletter - Danny Brass
Member at Large - Blase LaSala
CCG Monthly Meeting - Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
The June meeting will be held at a members home in New Britan. The official meeting will start at 7pm, but people are encouraged to arrive as early as 6 pm. CCG members will get an email before the meeting with exact details. For those who cannot attend in person an online conferencing link will be provided.
For more info please email info@ctcavers.org with “CCG June Meeting” in the subject line. Non-members who are interested in caving are welcome to join.
Set in Stone Megalithic Confrence - Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Hosted in Carmel NY, this event will focus on the research and preservation of the stone chambers and related megalithic structures of the Northeast. CCG members are both attending and contributing to some of the panels. For more information see "New York's Stone Chambers" (facebook.com/stonechambersny) on Facebook.
Clarksville Cave Beginner Trip – Saturday, May 2, 2026
Intro to caving trip at Clarksville Cave in New York, one of our favorite caves for beginners. http://www.necaveconservancy.org/clarksville-preserve/ . Email info@ctcavers.org with “Clarksville Cave May 2026” in the subject line if you are interested in joining. If you don’t mind spoilers here is a teaser for the video we shot in the cave on a previous trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx959WRVJnE
Spring NRO - Fri-Sun, May 15-17, 2026
The Northeastern Regional Organization of the NSS will be holding its spring gathering of cavers. Hosted by the Central Connecticut Grotto and the Northeastern Cave Conservancy. All the usual NRO activities will be featured, including camping, hot meals, lots of nearby caving, NCC Saturday night auction and more features to come! The event will be held at Thompson's Lake Campground part of Thacher State Park in East Berne, NY. For more info please email info@ctcavers.org with “Spring 2026 NRO” in the subject line. Volunteers needed! Online registration is open: https://necaveconservancy.regfox.com/spring-2026-nro