WHERE? Mayfield Fort Historic Site! This park preserves one of the few remaining portions of the Civil War fortifications built to protect the vital rail junction at Manassas, Virginia. Covering 11 acres, the Mayfield Fort site is located on high ground between Buckhall and Russia Branches. Both are tributaries to the Occoquan River and strategic point between them was an ideal place for a Confederate fortification.
WHAT IS IT? CITO stands for Cache In Trash Out. It’s the geocacher’s approach to keeping our game board (i.e. the entire planet) in great shape. Geocachers gather together to pick up trash, remove invasive species, repair trails and more! Each CITO we attend is a testament to care: care for others, our communities, and our planet.
WHY? There are some trifling people in the area who think the world is their dumpster. NoVAGO has been hosting annual Clean-Ups in this park since 2016, and we have pulled out a lot of trash over the years. Things like tractor trailer tires, cases of used motor oil, metal car parts, beer bottles, fat tires, shopping carts, trash bags of discarded food, shopping carts, lawn furniture, and a lot of TIRES. If you want more than a "good feeling" for cleaning up a park, than Geocaching.com is offering a sweet CITO SEASON 2 souveniner for all geocachers who participate in a CITO between September 1st to November 30th!
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO Attend? We mainly need you! Bags for the clean up have been provided by NoVAGO. You WILL get dirty, so dress appropriately, and wear good footwear. The wood lines have thorns and some poison ivy. I have a few extra grabbers, but it is recomended that you bring your own. Gloves will come in handy as well. Disabled cachers are invited as well, as there are flat paved areas that have plenty of smaller trash scattered around.
Clean up approved by Christen Fox, CPRP
