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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

Texas 03/15/2026 Thanks for all the fun, Taylor, here's some ART! by TXGA
Olomoucký kraj, Czechia 03/15/2026 Cito na Laguně by Daaxa
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 03/15/2026 Cito am Pi-Wochenende by Krümel82
Moldova 03/15/2026 [CITO] event Park Alunelul by Dandyz
North Island, New Zealand 03/15/2026 CITO Exeter Reserve (North Shore) by SheepSter (gidgetster & Sheeps8)
Karlovarský kraj, Czechia 03/15/2026 Srdcem pro Skoky V. - Příchod jara by DvazLokte
Niedersachsen, Germany 03/15/2026 Deister Clean-Up 2026 by Deister
Aargau, Switzerland 03/15/2026 Trash Hero Wohlen meets Geocaching - März 2026 by gnabbr
Australian Capital Territory, Australia 03/15/2026 Look out for the banana CITO #38 by pantspeople
Alberta, Canada 03/15/2026 CITO by the BORG by Q and A