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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

Ontario, Canada 12/7/2025 Winterize Your Camper CITO by da Bush Man
Pardubický kraj, Czechia 12/7/2025 CITO Jmelí 2025 by eMichalek + phylie
Ústecký kraj, Czechia 12/7/2025 Přestavlcké krmení opeřenců by Broučíci
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 12/7/2025 Citorondje Den Briel - Kruithuis - Grabbelen by Theodd1
Arizona 12/7/2025 CITO Cañada Del Oro Riverfront Park - 12/07 by philbeer, poehunetrs,leeny_c
Washington 12/7/2025 A Planting CITO at Peppi's Playground by sahan
Australian Capital Territory, Australia 12/7/2025 Look out for the 🍌 CITO #35 by pantspeople 🍌
Tirol, Austria 12/7/2025 PGS 2025 - Sundays for Nature 202511 KU by PGS HQ-Team
North Island, New Zealand 12/7/2025 CITO in the FOUNTAINE (Wairarapa) by watcache
London, United Kingdom 12/7/2025 Church Cito 011…Lesnes Abbey (#26 - Conservation) by 1260rjc