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Cache In Trash Out

CITO Cache In Trash Out® (CITO) is an environmental initiative supported by the geocaching community. Since 2002, CITO has helped preserve the natural beauty of cache-friendly spaces. In that time, more than 730,000 people have volunteered at 41,000 CITO events.

Twice per year, geocachers can earn virtual souvenirs by hosting and attending events during CITO seasons. Visit the Help Center for information on the next CITO season.

Attend CITO Events

At CITO events, geocachers and community groups work together to improve parks and other outdoor environments. They clean up litter, plant trees, remove invasive species, build trails, and more.

To attend an event, find CITO events near you.

Host CITO Events

To host an event, contact a land manager, local organization, or government agency to determine your community’s needs. Make sure to get permission for your project.

Here are some tips to help plan your event:

CITO every day

CITO can happen on every geocaching adventure! Pick up trash that you see on the trail. Clean up the area around each geocache. These small acts make a huge difference.

CITO in action

Upcoming global CITO events

Plzeňský kraj, Czechia 12/23/2025 ♻️Vánoční CITO na Úhlavě♻️ by kostra666
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 12/23/2025 Weihnachtsgeschenk an die Natur 🌲 by Nicky BJ
Moravskoslezský kraj, Czechia 12/24/2025 Vánoční krmení ptáčků II. by luxan222
Indiana 12/24/2025 Christmas Eve CITO - Mary Scott Park by dlinst84
Occitanie, France 12/24/2025 CITO de Viella by Vinceo
Region Sjælland, Denmark 12/24/2025 🎁CITO Julegave til Naturen🎁 by Merete Larsen
Southern England, United Kingdom 12/24/2025 24th Dec - Another day another hedge in Quedgeley by Monski
Region Midtjylland, Denmark 12/24/2025 X-mas CITO by Lystholm
Region Nordjylland, Denmark 12/24/2025 Nu er det NU - Juleaftens CITO by -sax-
California 12/24/2025 National Eggnog Day CITO by HockeyHiker19 & Papa EGTH