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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 363,000 people have volunteered at 18,000 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

Arizona 7/25/2024 CITO Curtis Park - 7/25 by Poehunters
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 7/25/2024 cito op de carpool by Jolieus
Flevoland, Netherlands 7/25/2024 Lelystad Schoon by Exploradora73
Denmark 7/26/2024 CITO Austria goes Denmark by bourbon
South Australia, Australia 7/26/2024 Christies Beach South CITO by Morgo the geo and sandyofthesea
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 7/26/2024 Heel Pijnacker Citoot! by roenir
North Island, New Zealand 7/26/2024 Wairere Drive CITO 1 by KayGeeDee
Denmark 7/26/2024 CITO fredag DK-9320 Hjallerup by J S-B
Western Cape, South Africa 7/26/2024 Coastal Cleanup #12 , 26 July '24 by Andredj
Karlovarský kraj, Czechia 7/26/2024 CITO: děláme přírodě dobře doma XXVI by phylie + eMichalek