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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

Slovenia 3/21/2026 Žabji večer / Frog evening 2026: Okroglice by Mkonci
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 3/21/2026 Jagd nach Amphibien zu deren Schutz by Kröten Crew 🐸
Ohio 3/21/2026 March (21st) Madness - CITO by JenOvations
Bayern, Germany 3/22/2026 Operation Morgenmuffel-Müllmonster by Kitac Ronaro
New South Wales, Australia 3/22/2026 Orange Expedition 2026 - A CITO Session! by Geocaching NSW
Ontario, Canada 3/22/2026 Half Way with a CITO! by Pasha88
Moravskoslezský kraj, Czechia 3/22/2026 Uklidme Odry X by Algen.cz
Region Midtjylland, Denmark 3/22/2026 CITO & Souvenir XVII by jan8660
Arizona 3/22/2026 CITO Mike Jacob Sports Park - 03/22 by Poehunters, philbeer, leeny_c
Western Australia, Australia 3/22/2026 Coogee Beach Cito by RVrobot