Join the Illinois Geocaching Association (ILGCA) for a Cache In, Trash Out (CITO) event at Converse Park in Island Lake, Illinois! This cleanup will take place right after a lunch event hosted by another geocacher, making it easy to move from lunch straight into helping the park.
đź“Ť Location:
Converse Park
628 E State Rd
Island Lake, IL 60042
đź—“ Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
(Starts one hour after the nearby lunch event)
🧤 What We’ll Do:
Participants will spend a couple of hours picking up litter and debris to help keep Converse Park clean and enjoyable for geocachers and the local community.
🧺 What to Bring:
Bringing your own gloves, grabbers, or other cleanup tools is recommended when possible, but not required.
ILGCA will have gloves, trash bags, and grabbers available for anyone who doesn’t have their own or forgets to bring them.
🥨 Snacks & Water:
Snacks and bottled water will be provided for participants.
🌱 Why Attend?
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Earn a CITO smiley
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Support ILGCA’s stewardship efforts
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Give back to a park that hosts geocaches
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Enjoy time with fellow geocachers after lunch
The event will be held rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe.
We hope to see you there—let’s cache in and trash out together! ♻️