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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

Arizona 5/7/2024 CITO Naranja Park - 5/7 by Poehunters
Košický kraj, Slovakia 5/8/2024 Cito pri studničke Julinka by Marška, Rovyz, Kubko
Středočeský kraj, Czechia 5/8/2024 CITO: děláme přírodě dobře doma XXV by phylie + eMichalek
Southern England, United Kingdom 5/8/2024 8th May - Trimming Trails on Robinswood Hill by YazCeleste
British Columbia, Canada 5/8/2024 🌿 🍃 High Rock Ivy Pull CITO #2 🌿🍃 May 8 by Benicha
Andalucía, Spain 5/8/2024 1st Season CITO 2024! by moss2s
New South Wales, Australia 5/8/2024 Leggett Park CITO by Lovetherabbitohs & minniek
Colorado 5/8/2024 Inspirational CITO! - Season 1 2024 by Joe Friday
Denmark 5/8/2024 Århus CITO by Lystholm
Québec, Canada 5/8/2024 GRAND MÉNAGE du PRINTEMPS by Ours Curieux