Central Connecticut Grotto
What is the Central Connecticut Grotto of the National Speleological Society?
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.
Our Monthly Meetings
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.
Officers and Committees (2025)
Contact officers at info@ctcavers.org
Chair - Veronica Sassu Laviero
Vice Chair - Steve Millett
Treasurer - Jeff Laviero
Secretary - Aaron Audibert
Webmaster - Elliot Bushman
Membership - Diane Lucas
Safety - Liz Coppola
Conservation - Kailyn Lundeberg
Vertical - Felicia Millett
Equipment - Steve Millett
Newsletter - Danny Brass
Member at Large - Blase LaSala
Upcoming Meetings and Activities
CCG Monthly Meeting - Tuesday April 22nd, 2025
The April meeting will be held at member's home in Bristol, CT. 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 a Zoom option will still be available.
For more info please email info@ctcavers.org with “CCG April Meeting” in the subject line. Non-members who are interested in caving are very welcome to join.
NSS Convention - June 23-28, 2025 (plus pre and post convention activities)
Celebrate A Lifetime Of Caving
The National Speleological Society (NSS) returns to beautiful Schoharie County in upstate New York to hold our 82nd Annual Convention.
Pre-register before April 10 to take advantage of the early signup discount of only $275. https://caves.org/convention/2025-nss-convention/
Recent Activities
CCG Trail Hike + Mines - Sunday March 2, 2025
Join CCG for a hike in Prospect Mountain Preserve in Litchfield CT. The hike will be 3.8 miles in length with 823ft elevation gain. There will be at least one enterable mine along the way that we will visit and several collapsed or flooded entrances that we will check out. For more info email info@ctcavers.org with “Prospect Mountain Hike” in the subject line. Info on the gym can be found here: https://litchfieldlandtrust.org/our-preserves/
CCG Overnight Vertical Practice - Saturday March 22, 2025
CCG's annual overnight vertical practice returns to Rock Spot Climbing Gym (Prime Climb) in Wallingford CT beginning at 8 pm. Vertical ropes, a rappel wall, rebelays, rope traverses and other fun obstacles will be set up for CCG members to refresh their skills before caving season begins. There will be a mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced ropes set up. Space is limited and RSVP is required. For more info email info@ctcavers.org with “Vertical Practice 2025” in the subject line. Info on the gym can be found here: https://wallingford.rockspotclimbing.com/