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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 363,000 people have volunteered at 18,000 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

Moravskoslezský kraj, Czechia 4/30/2024 NS k Flascharovu dolu 9 by Algen.cz
Denmark 4/30/2024 📅Cito 30. april📅 by Merete Larsen
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 4/30/2024 CITO DŘEVČICE #62 - Jezírko ve starém sadu II. by Arandur9424 & Bartoloměj Šoufek
Denmark 4/30/2024 Kridtgraven - CITO by -sax-
Flevoland, Netherlands 4/30/2024 Queen of CITO by Exploradora73
Arizona 4/30/2024 CITO Linden Park - 4/30 by Poehunters
Alaska 4/30/2024 2024 Windsong Park CITO - April by GeocacheAlaska!
Minnesota 4/30/2024 15th Annual CITO and Rochester's Litter Bit Better by Boreal Walker
Hessen, Germany 4/30/2024 - 11. Event an der Platte - CITO EDITION by Tesitesi
Finland 4/30/2024 CITO Jeppis 2024 by ipoded