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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

Wisconsin 4/22/2024 Ice Age Trail -- Brooklyn Wildlife -- Spring Sweep by IATvolunteer
Ontario, Canada 4/22/2024 Tree Planting Planning by Mercy101
Southern England, United Kingdom 4/22/2024 22nd April - Hedge Hugging at Horsbere by YazCeleste
Ontario, Canada 4/22/2024 An Erin Mills CITO: Earth Day by CleanMachine74
Utrecht, Netherlands 4/22/2024 CITO Dag van de Aarde 2024 by Keifoort ~ wizard4u & Community
Iowa 4/22/2024 Lake Manawa Earth Day CITO by WadeLori
North Carolina 4/22/2024 Earth Day CITO by LemonSullivan
Islas Baleares, Spain 4/22/2024 CITO Para El Earthday by cacheHexe63
Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia 4/22/2024 Mother Earth Day by ozpermonici
Sachsen, Germany 4/22/2024 PGS 2024 // (365+1) Tage - CiTo Connewitz by Master Lu