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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

Ontario, Canada 05/14/2024 Jeep ERS CITO again by rebel10
Ontario, Canada 05/14/2024 G2G Trail CITO by NFJK
British Columbia, Canada 05/14/2024 Wellington Park - Ivy removal party! 2/3 by buggirl1975
Berlin, Germany 05/14/2024 Hilf der BSR und der Umwelt by Bert - Das_MüllmonsterXS
Drenthe, Netherlands 05/14/2024 CITO Assen IV - Carpool west by vanderkooij
Arizona 05/14/2024 CITO Bravo park - 5/14 by Poehunters
Pays de la Loire, France 05/14/2024 CITO ST JO by Geonantais
Viken, Norway 05/14/2024 CITO event - Veggli by gunnisve
Zeeland, Netherlands 05/14/2024 Opruimen rondom het Baskenburgplein by Balou19531953
Ontario, Canada 05/15/2024 Jeep ERS Go to the Beach CITO by rebel10