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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

Estonia 02/16/2025 CITO - Sõpruse sillaalune by Owwe
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 02/16/2025 CITO na zámku Veltrusy LXVII by eMichalek + phylie
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 02/16/2025 Februari Cito by Blackshadow
North Island, New Zealand 02/16/2025 Cannonball Run 5 weekend - CITO and Farewell by TwigNZ
Southern England, United Kingdom 02/16/2025 Chesham Community Orchard by xxxVCxxx (with Chesham Environmental Group)
Southern England, United Kingdom 02/16/2025 (Aylesbury CITO 86) Bear Brook by (Aylesbury CITO)
London, United Kingdom 02/16/2025 Church Cito 010…Lesnes Abbey (#14 - Litter Pick) by 1260rjc
Comunidad Valenciana, Spain 02/16/2025 WE ❤️ DRAGONFLYS by GEOCASTELLON TEAM
Cataluña, Spain 02/16/2025 CITO - Plaça de l'Ictineo by bosorcicka
Noord-Holland, Netherlands 02/16/2025 CITO in Amsterdam: Houthavens by penenbier