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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

Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium 5/1/2024 1 Mei Cito by haka1
Victoria, Australia 5/1/2024 May Day Mulching - Coburg Lake by nirgalagrin
Lisboa, Portugal 5/1/2024 Cache In Trash Out® 2024@Serra da Atalaia by J_C
Andorra 5/1/2024 CITO - Lake Engolasters by Ralph en Thomas
British Columbia, Canada 5/1/2024 🌿 🍃 High Rock Ivy Pull CITO 🌿🍃 May 1 by Benicha
Jihočeský kraj, Czechia 5/1/2024 Studanka a kriz by Hamerinski
Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia 5/1/2024 CITO Bosonohy IV. by -Derek-, lukasMK
Utrecht, Netherlands 5/1/2024 Yeah, een CITO in mei by roppio
Panama 5/1/2024 CITO - Parque Urraca #2 by lem1
Denmark 5/1/2024 cito i sportbyen by carse