2026 CITO Across the World - Chautauqua County, NY
A little over two 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 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 had 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, Chautauqua Rails to Trails want to help out in taking the next step, inviting the worldwide community of geocachers to help clean up our game board.
Join us in marking this CITO Across the World event! Help support Chautauqua Rails to Trails by pitching in with litter cleanup and light trail maintenance, and make a positive impact on the trails we all enjoy.
Parking is available near the posted coordinates.
When will the event take place?
The event will take place on September 19th from 1:00–2:00 PM Eastern Time.
What kind of trail maintenance will be done?
The work will involve picking up litter, trimming vegetation, and removing twigs and small tree limbs from the trail. There are plenty of ways to help, and you’re welcome to participate in whatever way feels comfortable for you. Every contribution matters, and we’re happy to make this a welcoming, inclusive experience for everyone.
What should you bring?
Please bring your own gloves and trash grabbers; trash bags and some trimmers will be provided.
Will you get a souvenir for attending?
Yes! By attending this CITO, you’ll earn the Season 2 Cache In Trash Out souvenir, available for participation in any CITO between September 1 through November 30, 2026.