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The Underground Texas Grotto (UTG) is an Austin-based non-profit that explores caves in Central Texas and beyond, keeping alive traditions from 1951. We are the oldest caving organization in Texas and have served as the nexus for cave exploration all over Texas and Mexico for more than fifty years. Members range from total beginners to international expedition cavers. Any central Texan interested in caves is welcome. Learn about our meetings below.

  • UTG Meeting Minutes — July 15, 2026

    Trip Report Meeting

    Location: UT Brackenridge Field Laboratory

    Officers in Attendance:   Enzo Monfre (President), London Darce (Vice President), Holly Klein Perrine (Treasurer), Aaron de la Garza (Secretary), Joel Haus (Webmaster)

    Presiding officer Enzo Monfre called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm

    Official Announcements

    None.

    Unofficial Announcements

    The Stricklandia pond party has been rescheduled to August 1, 2026

    There will be a Celebration of Life for Logan McNatt on August 8, 2026. See UTG Facebook posting for details.

    Registration is now open for the 2027 NSS Convention in Del Rio, Texas, June 14-18, 2027. Link.

    Upcoming Trips

    None noted.

    New Attendees

    A new attendee, Jedd, introduced himself. He caved in his youth and is interested in accessing Central Texas caves.

    Trip Reports

    Oscar Berrones presented on his recent trip to the San Luis Potosi region of Mexico including visits to many waterfalls and caves.

    Ethan Perrine briefly discussed the progress made in the prior Tuesday Night Dig.

    There was a lengthy group presentation by attendees of the recent 2026 NSS Convention in Corydon, Indiana.

    The meeting concluded at approximately 9:00pm. Members met up afterwards at the Hold Out Brewery.

    A UTG social meetup will occur on the evening of Wednesday July 29, 2026 at the Posse East.

    The UTG’s next formal meeting will take place at 7:30 pm on Wednesday August 5, 2026 in room 104 of the UT Brackenridge Field Laboratory.

Calendar

Meetings

Photo of a UTG Meeting

We meet twice monthly on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. The first meeting of the month is a formal meeting. Details are available on our email list, calendar, and Facebook page. Formal meetings feature presentations by guest speakers, trip reports of recent caving, announcements about upcoming trips and practices, and a chance to mingle afterward. Third-Wednesday meetings are more informal and include a series of short presentations on recent caving trips. Both meetings are held in-person at a rotation of venues.