Out and About

The Flitternouse Grotto consists of passionate cavers dedicated to conserving and educating people about caves.

They meet to discuss different caves as well as to discuss how to better preserve the caves in the local area.

They focus on preventing the caves from damage due to overuse.

The Flittermouse Grotto, which includes UNC Asheville students, has studied caves and recognizes that there is often intentional vandalism in these caves.

The members enjoy the majestic natural formations created within the earth's crust and the wildlife that inhabits these areas.

Flittermouse Grotto meets the first Friday of every month from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Health and Fitness Center room 203.

The meetings consist of slideshows on caving expeditions, cave conservation and ecology information, followed by a business meeting.

The gatherings are open to all UNC Asheville students, faculty and staff.

Feel free to come just for the slideshow and following information or stay for the whole meeting.

UNC Asheville's Outdoors Program most often visits Poplar Cave and Worley's Cave.

Salamanders, bats and ferns populate both caves, which are located in Tennessee. Stalactites as well as stalagmites fill the caverns too.

Caves are a great way to learn about ecology and experience being underground in a safe environment.

Some of the most beautiful sights are hidden under the Earth's surface.

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