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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

Hawaii 5/4/2024 CITO May 2024: Mililani Neighborhood Park by Skotlee
Texas 5/4/2024 Hey Buddy, Let's Clean Up Another Park - XCV by txgo4fan & Buddy598
New South Wales, Australia 5/4/2024 A Royal CITO - A GCNSW CITO Event by Geocaching NSW
Québec, Canada 5/4/2024 CITO - Saison 1 - 2024 by Mimosas
Kraj Vysočina, Czechia 5/4/2024 Cito Telč 2024 by vlasem
Brandenburg, Germany 5/4/2024 9. Cito am Baasee by VoBe1994
Lithuania 5/4/2024 BaiDarom 2024 by Lobiautojai_LT
North Island, New Zealand 5/4/2024 May the 4th clean up by Riser5
California 5/4/2024 Scenic Bennett Valley Cito 2.0, Bittersweet by T509 GKH
Idaho 5/4/2024 May the 4th Be with US CITO Event by Seek2FindMe 4th hundred hide