Near Normal Grotto
The
Near Normal Grotto is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study,
exploration and conservation of caves and cave life. Our members come from all walks of life – landscapers,
camp counselors, carpenters, geologists, mechanics, teachers, and students, to
name a few. In other words, people like you. Our interests may vary from exploration to
conservation to photography, but we all share a passion for caving. If this
interests you and you would like to know more, feel free to attend one of our
monthly meetings!
Where: Community Room (Basement) of the National City Bank, 211 E.
Jefferson, in the heart of Bloomington, IL
When: Normally,
the second Friday of each month at 7 p.m. If you are not a member of the
grotto, please
email to confirm date and time.
$$: Heads UP! Dues are now
$15 for the 2008 year.
Some
past on-line newsletters July 2007 January, 2007
Upcoming
Events: Grotto Clean Up Trip
to Buckners. Good Caving
Karma. Next scheduled Blenz
Conservancy dates are May 10 and May 11, but if enough grotto members go,
possible alternate dates may be arranged.
Contact CleanUp
Information for more details.
Orientation
to Cave Rescue: 2-day training in
Mount Vernon, Kentucky at Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve. Update – 4 NNG members attended
and 2 NNG members helped instruct.
Highly recommended!
Are you
a grotto member and want to be informed on coming events, but not on the Yahoo
NNG group list? Then contact NNG
group list to be added.
Past
Events:
Sullivan
Cave trips – February 2008
-- wet, but a rewarding trip nonetheless
December
14 – Christmas Party! Bring
a gift/white elephant/dish to pass!
September
16th – Annual Grotto Picnic at Clark Falls Farm
Pictures
are up! Check
them out!
Recently,
the Karst Conservancy of Illinois has been surveying Pautler Cave. For a hint of what Pautler looks like,
Check
out the Pautler Photos
Check
out the Karst Conservancy of
Illinois web site, and consider joining.
Want to
see what Vertical Work can look like?
Grotto member Nathaniel Bluedorn has created a video
on You
Tube of the 2005 Picnic. Check it
out at Near Normal Grotto 2005 Picnic
Illinois-Indiana
Information
a.
Indiana
Cave Rescue Number - (812)
337-7050.
b.
Information on Equality Cave closure
c.
Did
you know that Illinois Caverns has changed their summer hours (and not for the
better)?
Check out current information at: Illinois Caverns
Information
Want to know more? Contact us!
Some of our members at the 2007
Picnic at Clark Falls
Questions or comments on
this site – email webmaster
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