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Cache In Trash Out

CITO Cache In Trash Out® (CITO) is an environmental initiative supported by the geocaching community. Since 2002, CITO has helped preserve the natural beauty of cache-friendly spaces. In that time, more than 363,000 people have volunteered at 18,000 CITO events.

Twice per year, geocachers can earn virtual souvenirs by hosting and attending events during CITO seasons. Visit the Help Center for information on the next CITO season.

Attend CITO Events

At CITO events, geocachers and community groups work together to improve parks and other outdoor environments. They clean up litter, plant trees, remove invasive species, build trails, and more.

To attend an event, find CITO events near you.

Host CITO Events

To host an event, contact a land manager, local organization, or government agency to determine your community’s needs. Make sure to get permission for your project.

Here are some tips to help plan your event:

CITO every day

CITO can happen on every geocaching adventure! Pick up trash that you see on the trail. Clean up the area around each geocache. These small acts make a huge difference.

CITO in action

Upcoming global CITO events

North Carolina 04/22/2024 Earth Day CITO by LemonSullivan
Islas Baleares, Spain 04/22/2024 CITO Para El Earthday by cacheHexe63
Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia 04/22/2024 Mother Earth Day by ozpermonici
Sachsen, Germany 04/22/2024 PGS 2024 // (365+1) Tage - CiTo Connewitz by Master Lu
Budapest, Hungary 04/22/2024 Kissvábhegy CITO by Blackangle73
Viken, Norway 04/22/2024 Fosseløkka CITO 2024 by Team Thoresen
Arizona 04/22/2024 4<22 Earth Day in Loma Verde Park by Tusmke
Agder, Norway 04/22/2024 Raulibukta by likano
Wielkopolskie, Poland 04/22/2024 EkoPyraton'24 #5 - Gdzie kończy się Główna... by sernikk
West Midlands, United Kingdom 04/22/2024 Anniversary CITO by RidgeGrovers