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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 730,000 people have volunteered at 41,000 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

Drenthe, Netherlands 12/20/2024 CITO Annen#1 by geomarieke
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 12/20/2024 Bekend plekje, of niet? by roenir
Zeeland, Netherlands 12/20/2024 Carpool Kapelle Cito event by marsso
Ontario, Canada 12/20/2024 Fall into Winter CITO by Desafio
Arizona 12/20/2024 CITO Gene Reid Park-NW-Randolph - 12/20 by philbeer, poehunters
Hauts-de-France, France 12/21/2024 Cito Oh ! Oh ! Oh ! De Noël... Au bord de l'eau 🎅 by Les lutins de Noël 🎅
California 12/21/2024 Pre Christmas Cito Event by mpark65
British Columbia, Canada 12/21/2024 🍀🍀Feng Shui CITO - Dec 21🍀🍀 by hippykippy
Liberecký kraj, Czechia 12/21/2024 Úklid bikeparku by zlamalom
Hessen, Germany 12/21/2024 CITO: Wildgehege Herborn, MISTEN, 21.12.24, 10 Uhr by DreiTreiser