BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Keep Kern Beautiful is ready to dive into the virtual world by inviting the community to its first-ever virtual cleanup!

Kern County Public Works and Keep Kern Beautiful are inviting residents throughout the County to volunteer 15 to 30 minutes, cleaning up areas around their neighborhoods, local parks, or right outside their front door.

The virtual cleanup event will take place on Aug. 15.

Those wanting to participate can do so through the public works website.