Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.
Cache In Trash Out (also known as CITO) is the environmental initiative supported by the worldwide geocaching community. Since 2002, geocachers around the world have been dedicated to improving parks and other cache-friendly places. Through these volunteer efforts, we help preserve the natural beauty of our outdoor resources! These events focus on litter clean-up, removal of invasive species, planting trees and vegetation, and trail building.
Reynolds Community College is committed to making a positive impact on the environment by implementing responsible practices for the conservation of energy and natural resources and the reduction of waste on our campuses. Through our Reynolds…Naturally initiative, we seek to educate faculty, staff, students, visitors and the larger community on environmental responsibility, and to foster an understanding of the importance of making environmentally responsible decisions.
Our event: Saturday April 26, 2014
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Look for the platform overlooking the lake - Parking available nearby
Details:
We will meet at the platform overlooking the lake at 2:00 p.m to sign the log, pick up equipment, and receive instructions. Grabbers, garbage bags and latex-free gloves will be supplied. However, if you have your own gear, please bring it with you. It never hurts to have extras. Heavy-duty gloves are always helpful and highly recommended.
Formal attire will be required for attendance at this event:
- sturdy boots/shoes
- long pants and long sleeved shirts
- work gloves if you have them
- optional accessories: wagons or vehicles for transport of trash bags to dumpsters at the Recreation Area
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Check-in, group picture, and instructions: 2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
CITO: 2:15 – 4:00 p.m.
Prizes and Equipment return: 4:00 p.m.
* A prize ticket for the draw will be given when you turn in your bag, or bags of trash
Note:
If we have severe weather on the day of the event, we will cancel and reschedule. We will be monitoring the weather prior to the event and will make any cancellation announcement via a post on this page.
Special Thanks To
Deep Run Park for letting us visit and host this event at their beautiful park.
Keep Henrico Beautiful for supplying the grabbers, trash bags, and gloves.
Reynolds Community College for sponsoring this event.
Students of PED 195: Topics in Geocaching for volunteering at this event.
Reynolds Jr. often shared one of his grandmother’s favorite quotes from his father; one she kept in her library: “While you have the chance, in the time of your life, live and enjoy it and add to the beauty and wonderment of the world as we know it.”