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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

British Columbia, Canada 4/23/2024 Are We There Yet? CITO by justjoee
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 4/23/2024 CITO in Husum by SvenRange
Denmark 4/23/2024 Vendilavej - CITO by -sax-
Arizona 4/23/2024 CITO Reid Park - Westside - 4/23 by Poehunters
Rogaland, Norway 4/23/2024 CITO på Kvassheim by FamBoggi
Wielkopolskie, Poland 4/23/2024 EkoPyraton'24 #6 - Górczyn/Ogród Społeczny by MiszelkowySchowek
Drenthe, Netherlands 4/23/2024 CITO Assen II - Pittelose Park by vanderkooij
Oslo, Norway 4/23/2024 Cito på Grønmo! by Impala63
Connecticut 4/23/2024 Riverside CITO by STNolan
Manitoba, Canada 4/23/2024 Tuesday CITO by QuiltinAnnie & Mr QuiltinAnnie