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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

Indiana 6/13/2025 Ze Cardinal Greenway Union Trail Head Lunch CITO by dlinst84
Kainuu, Finland 6/13/2025 Vieraslajit Veks! - Ristijärvi 2025 by KajaaninLatu
Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 6/13/2025 Cito Malmedyer Str. 2025 by senecaz
Florida 6/13/2025 Friday the 13th Front Street CITO by FF254KT
London, United Kingdom 6/13/2025 hedgepiglet's Car Park Clean Up by hedgepiglet
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands 6/13/2025 Schoner op weg naar de zomer. by R. Ommel (ism Axel-F)
Arizona 6/14/2025 Silverlake Park - 6/14 by Poehunters, Leeny_c, philbeer
California 6/14/2025 Fontana Veteran Park CITO by Vipercamp
Texas 6/14/2025 Hey Buddy, Let's Clean Up Another Park - CXI by txgo4fan & Buddy598
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France 6/14/2025 CITO Nettoyons l'Auzon #2 by sandyoyo
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