Our Values
Our Values Are Simple:
- Respect the caves and their inhabitants.
Leave no trace. Don’t break, take, or harm anything. Every cave and creature matters. - Respect your fellow cavers.
Be mindful of safety both for yourself and others. Be kind, be responsible, be excellent to each other. - Look out for one another.
Take care of your fellow cavers. Everyone’s wellbeing is a shared responsibility.
By caving with us you agree to our Anti-Harassment Policy and our Conservation Guidelines. Violators may be relieved of all leadership duties and are subject to expulsion from the Grotto.
Corporate Information
The SFBC is a corporation organized and operated exclusively for scientific and educational purposes, as outlined in its articles of incorporation, within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, it does not have a constitution, but rather conducts its business following the guidelines presented in the SFBC bylaws.
Meet the Executive Committee:
(he/him) Charlie was introduced to caving in 2019 after being invited to an SFBC vertical practice, and after a brief COVID induced hiatus, he’s been enjoying all that California caving has to offer. Before becoming the Chair, he served as Vice Chair, running vertical practices throughout the Bay Area. Charlie enjoys exploring caves and doesn’t mind running meetings.
(she/her) Dalia joined SFBC in 2020 when she learned caving is not only for the hardcore adventure folks in documentaries, but something regular dorks like herself can partake in. You will find Dalia crawling in mud looking for bugs, bats, herps, fungy, slime molds, fluorescent rocks and all kinds of marvelous cave things.
To contact the Executive Committee or attend one of our Executive Committee meetings, simply email execs@sfbaycaving.org.