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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

Region Syddanmark, Denmark 3/2/2026 CiTO i Kølstrup by KratluskerDK
Friesland, Netherlands 3/2/2026 30# Prik actie by De Bijtjes
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 3/2/2026 Uitgerekend hier een Cito by Carta57en99
Plzeňský kraj, Czechia 3/2/2026 Nová krmítka a přikrmování ptáčků by 3*2=7
Sachsen, Germany 3/2/2026 PGS 2026 - CiTo Sellerhausen by Master Lu
Arizona 3/2/2026 Bravo Park - 03/02 by Poehunters, philbeer, leeny_c
Ohio 3/2/2026 March (2nd) Madness - CITO by JenOvations
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands 3/2/2026 opruimen in maart lage zwaluwe by Jolieus
Noord-Holland, Netherlands 3/2/2026 Wat doe ik op maandag cito 8 by De Snippies
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 3/3/2026 Cito Katze 2026 by senecaz