One Day. Many Communities. A World of Difference.
A little over 2 years ago georeyna a geocacher in Houston, TX asked a simple question - What could happen if geocachers around Texas came together on one day to make their communities cleaner? Based on that simple question, Texas Geocaching Association (TXGA) created an event named CITO Across Texas in conjunction with World Cleanup Day.
Geocachers throughout Texas held cleanup events on the third Saturday in September. Each event is locally organized, but together they became part of something much bigger. CITO Across Texas was born!
The results have been tremendous. During 2024 and 2025:
• More than 50 CITO events were held across Texas.
• More than 700 volunteers participated.
• Thousands of pounds of trash were removed from parks, trails, waterways, neighborhoods, and other public spaces.
In 2026, we want to take the next step and we are inviting the worldwide community of geocachers to help clean up our game board.
What: Represent Charlotte in CITO Across the World
Where: Dutchman's Creek Kayak Landing
When: September 19, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Why: It's good to give back
This CITO can be done on the water from a kayak, wading the shoreline or along the paths and parking lot.
Please bring grabers and gloves, Trash bags and water will be provided. We will meet at the posted coords by 2:40, then we will divide up into groups to pick-up trash. Supplies and log book will be left near GZ, in the parking area for any late comers. Late comers will see cachers cleaning-up in the parking area.
