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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

Hlavní město Praha, Czechia 1/9/2026 Prikrmujeme v Modranech by MiroslavRouta
Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 1/9/2026 Krmení ptáčků - I/26 by MM1BM
Niedersachsen, Germany 1/9/2026 Cito an der Fösse by DeLaTrick
California 1/10/2026 Jellyfish in January Jump to Bushrod Park to CITO by MelodiousM
Ohio 1/10/2026 CCC - Knox County by JenOvations
Brunei 1/10/2026 Serasa Beach CITO by matthewgibbs
Democratic Republic of the Congo 1/10/2026 Dat is Kinshasa 14 (CITO) by Silka03
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 1/10/2026 Citorondje VPR - Rozenburg - Grabbelen by Theodd1
Alaska 1/10/2026 Native Seed Starters CITO by ChugiakHighGeoClub
Maryland 1/10/2026 G4 CITO #75 - Gunner's Branch Local Park 2nd part by bloodycool