What is Cache In Trash Out?
Cache In Trash Out is an ongoing environmental initiative supported by the worldwide geocaching community. Since 2002, geocachers around the world have been dedicated to improving parks and other cache-friendly places. Through these volunteer efforts, we help preserve the natural beauty of our outdoor resources!
Geocachers around the world celebrate International Cache In Trash Out weekend annually by hosting and participating in Cache In Trash Out Events in their local area. Events might be focused on litter clean-up, removal of invasive species, revegetation efforts or building trails. Together, we make an enormous positive impact. Did we mention that we also have a bit of fun while we're at it?
The 10th Annual Cache In Trash Out Weekend is scheduled for April 21st and 22nd, 2012.
In honor of the 10th Annual Cache In Trash Out Weekend we thought it would be great to host a local event.
This will primarily be organized and overseen by our daughter as part of a school project.
When: April 21st, 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM? or when done.
Where: Oak Grove and Army Corps Park Ripon River Crossing
We will start at the parking area for Oak Grove Park N 37° 43.723 W 121° 7.441 and work our way to the other side of freeway and then back. Along the way we will break for lunch. Please pack a lunch, bottled water will be provided through out the day.
What to bring:
- Gloves, long pants or other protective gear.
- First aid needs. Consider minor injuries, bug bites, allergic reactions, sunburns, etc.
- A grabber or special stick with a pointy tip is very handy to get trash out of icky places.
- Wagon or cart to haul trash we will be walking quite a distance.
- Food, lunch and snacks.
- Camera. Remember to take pictures and upload them to this CITO event page.
Trash bags will be provided by TRJ. The City of Ripon is going to provide trash bins at both ends for us. Thank You City of Ripon and Ted Johnston, Public Works Director.
Plan on meeting, visiting with and sharing stories with other geocachers.
Prizes, there will be prizes for participants.
The shaded area below is our goal. Last time I was in the area there is some trash but not huge amounts. There should be plenty to keep us busy.
