OUR FACEBOOK PAGE TAGS: @American Cave Conservation Association @Hidden River Cave/American Cave Museum OUR WEBSITES: https://caveconservation.com https://hiddenrivercave.com/ FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM TAGS (feel free to add your own!): #KYGives25 #nonprofit #Kentucky #caves #caving #endangeredspecies POSTS: SAVE THE DATE! Kentucky Gives Day is May 13th! Join us and other Kentuckians in supporting nonprofits across the Commonwealth. Your donation will help protect caves, groundwater, and the unique species that rely on them. This year, your gift will also support ACCA’s recovery from severe flooding at Hidden River Cave, which caused significant revenue loss during the crucial spring break season. Your gift will go even further by helping us match a $25,000 challenge donation to support ACCA and the American Cave Museum. Online Giving Link: https://bit.ly/384ZlKA #KYGives25 #nonprofit #Kentucky #caves #caving #endangeredspecies #floodrecovery ____________________ We need YOU to help us save America's caves! Kentucky Gives Day is May 13th! Help us celebrate KY Gives Day by donating to the American Cave Conservation Association! WHY CAVES NEED YOU: • Caves are Delicate Ecosystems: Caves are home to rare and endangered species found nowhere else on Earth. These beautiful underground environments, shaped over thousands of years, can be irreparably damaged in seconds by a single careless action. Protecting caves means preserving their unique ecosystems and irreplaceable formations. • Caves are Living History: Caves preserve remarkable stories from the past due to their cool, constant temperatures. Ancient footprints, like those discovered in a Tennessee cave over 4,500 years old, remain intact in the soft cave mud. Caves also house prehistoric artwork and artifacts, offering valuable insights into how ancient cultures may have used these hidden spaces. • Education is the Key: Educating the public about caves fosters a deeper understanding of their importance and encourages responsible stewardship. Your support sustains our educational programs, which spark curiosity and appreciation for the fascinating underground world. • Supporting Conservation and Community: Your contributions help us clean up sinkholes and illegal dumps, maintaining programs that benefit both caves and our local communities. • Helping ACCA Recover from Flooding: In early April, Hidden River Cave experienced the most severe flood event in over 50 years, forcing a closure during the crucial spring break season. This unexpected disruption led to a significant revenue shortfall, directly affecting our conservation and education programs. While the cave has reopened, ongoing repairs to the lighting system and tour infrastructure are still needed HOW YOU CAN HELP: 1. Donate, Join ACCA or Renew Your Membership: Your financial support is vital to our mission, providing the resources needed to protect the hidden wonders beneath our feet. 2. Share Our Message: Help us spread the word about cave conservation by sharing our mission with your friends, family, and social networks. You can be the voice that amplifies our efforts. 3. Become a Monthly Donor: Monthly contributions help us plan and implement long-term conservation projects. You can set up recurring donations through KY Gives or our website. Online Giving Link: Kentucky Gives Website: https://bit.ly/384ZlKA ACCA is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of caves, karstlands and groundwater. #KYGives25 #nonprofit #Kentucky #caves #caving #endangeredspecies #floodrecovery ____________________ PROTECT CAVES ON KENTUCKY GIVES DAY! Kentucky Gives Day is May 13th! Join us in supporting the American Cave Conservation Association (ACCA) and making a difference for cave conservation. Your donation will help support our educational programs and operations at Hidden River Cave and the American Cave Museum, as well as our national conservation efforts that directly preserve caves and groundwater resources. This year, your gift will make an even greater impact. In early April, Hidden River Cave experienced the most severe flood event in over 50 years, forcing us to close just as the spring break season began. This unexpected disruption resulted in a significant revenue shortfall, directly affecting the funds we rely on to support our conservation and education programs. We’re grateful to report that the cave has reopened, but repairs to our lighting system and tour infrastructure remain ongoing. Your donation on Kentucky Gives Day will help ACCA recover from the flood and continue our vital conservation and education work. Plus, your gift will go even further by helping us match a $25,000 challenge donation to support ACCA and the American Cave Museum. Online Giving Link: Kentucky Gives Website: https://bit.ly/384ZlKA ACCA is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of caves, karstlands, and groundwater. #KYGives25 #nonprofit #Kentucky #caves #caving #endangeredspecies #floodrecovery ____________________ HELP PROTECT CAVE ANIMALS ON KENTUCKY GIVES DAY on MAY 13th! Caves are home to countless unique animals, including many threatened and endangered species. Some, like bats, use caves as nurseries or hibernation sites, while others, like the blind cavefish, spend their entire lives underground. These animals depend on a clean, protected environment. Just like the canary in the coal mine, the loss of cave animals can be a warning sign of environmental danger for us all. Join or donate today to help ACCA protect these often unseen species through vital conservation projects and education. Your gift will also support ACCA’s ongoing efforts to recover from the recent flood. This year, your gift will go even further by helping us match a $25,000 challenge donation to support ACCA and the American Cave Museum. Online Giving Link: Kentucky Gives Website: https://bit.ly/384ZlKA ACCA is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of caves, karstlands and groundwater. #KYGives25 #nonprofit #Kentucky #caves #caving #endangeredspecies ____________________