National 4-H Council has announced the launch of the spring 2013 4-H Paper Clover Campaign in partnership with Tractor Supply Company (TSC). This event marks the third year of collaboration between the organizations on the national in-store fundraiser, benefiting state and local 4-H programming in each of the communities where a TSC or Del's Farm and Feed Supply store is located.

The spring 2013 4-H Paper Clover Campaign will take place May 8-19. For the first time of TSC and 4-H's partnership, shoppers at the Lehighton TSC store will have the opportunity to support 4-H by choosing to purchase paper clovers for a $1, $5, or more at checkout. All funds raised will be donated to 4-H, and will support 4-H youth programming in Carbon County.In just three years, across 45 states, the TSC 4-H Paper Clover Campaign has provided more than $2 million to 4-H across the country. All proceeds raised directly benefit 4-H with 70 percent of funds being returned to state and local 4-H programs. The effort has provided direct support for local camps, state events and other activities, and has granted scholarships to these events that youth can explore their interests in everything from animal science to robotics. Funds donated during the national campaign will be tracked online and recorded by state and by store. Visit

www.tractorsupply.com/4-H for more information on the spring 2013 4-H Paper Clover Campaign and to view the donation tracker.To learn more about 4-H visit:

http://carbon.extension.psu.edu.Carbon County 4-H will be available on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Children will be able to plant a flower to give to their mother for Mother's Day. Information will be available about the 4-H Program. Snacks will be given to all children participating in the event.