White Springs Ranch (CCE-Transportation)

Organizational Information:  White Spring Ranch is listed on the National Historical Registry and was the homestead of early Idaho settlers in the wheat producing Palouse area south of Moscow, Idaho. John Lorang and Mary Gesellchen Lorang created a successful farm and they and three generations of the family were historians, writers and photographers and preserved all of their history from its founding in 1885 to the present day.

Opportunity Description:   During this Week of Welcome event, students will have the chance to archive and record its collection of letters, journals, photographs, newspapers, and books and help with maintenance and prep for future events.

Days/Times: This event is limited to seven students. Transportation will be provided. Please meet at CUB L45 at 10 AM to meet with your group. We plan to return to campus around 1:30 PM. 

Requirements: Service hours are allocated based on amount of direct service participation and do not include meeting time and transportation to/from the service site. Students should plan to receive two hours of service for this project. Please dress appropriately for weather. Closed toed shoes required. All students are advised to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Masks and social distancing are not required, but anyone wanting to wear a mask is welcome to do so.

Currently during the pandemic, we will be allowing students to drive themselves to CCE Led projects if they wish to maintain greater distancing. If students wish to drive themselves to the event, please email cce.projects@wsu.edu at least 24 hours before the event. 

CCE-Led projects may be cancelled up until the project time. If the project is cancelled, we will notify you as soon as we are able in a timely manner.

Cancellation Policy: Participants can unregister on GivePulse up to 24 hours before the scheduled project start time. Please let CCE staff know if you are unable to participate if it is within 24 hours of the project meeting time. The CCE has a strict No Show Policy. After 2 No Shows students will be unable to participate in CCE-led Projects for the rest of the semester. 

The CCE strives to sponsor activities that are accessible to all students. If you need accommodations to fully access the activities offered through the Center for Civic Engagement, please contact Sandra Kelly, at (509)-335-4609 or sandra.kelly1@wsu.edu at least one week prior to the activity.