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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

California 01/23/2025 Welcome to Evil Bear Frog CITO at Scott Cook Park by yoyo ken
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany 01/23/2025 Januar - CiTo by badcaptain76
Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 01/23/2025 Líšeňské krmítko🐦 by kadetka
Region Midtjylland, Denmark 01/23/2025 CITO in the Dark - Knudmosebjerget by Eskegaard
Arizona 01/23/2025 CITO Villa Serena Park -1/23 by leeny_c, poehunters
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France 01/23/2025 ERBV n°19 CITO au plateau des couleures Côté Nord by The Mad et Ptiitalex
Zeeland, Netherlands 01/23/2025 Cito rondom de gildeweg by balou 1953
Southern England, United Kingdom 01/24/2025 24th January - Scrub Clearing at Green Lane by YazCeleste
Arizona 01/24/2025 CITO Arthur Pack Regional Park - 1/24 by philbeer, poehunters
Thailand 01/24/2025 CITO 2025: Let’s Make a Difference in Krabi! by SpiderDuck