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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

Sachsen, Germany 4/27/2024 🌳🍎🍐🍒🌳Hand in Hand für unsere Natur🌳🦉🐦🌳 by DeZweerimrammler
Liguria, Italy 4/27/2024 - CITOyens!24 NELLA GROTTA - by boarifilippo
California 4/27/2024 CITO for Earth Day 2024 by floflower
Minnesota 4/27/2024 CITO - Adopt a Highway Spring Event 2024 by dmnrec
Ohio 4/27/2024 418 Lodge Spring CITO - Mt. Cory OH by HTBob
Steiermark, Austria 4/27/2024 Frühjahrsputz in Kapfenberg by KaterBILLA
Steiermark, Austria 4/27/2024 1. Gratwein-Straßengler CITO Event by kleeblattl
Nova Scotia, Canada 4/27/2024 Spring in St. Mary's CITO by St. Mary's Recreation and Trails
Saskatchewan, Canada 4/27/2024 Bennys Spring CITO EVENT by bennykidd
Jihočeský kraj, Czechia 4/27/2024 CITUjeme v Ústrašicích by tony03