Collections Care

Gently cleaning a bird and checking for signs of arsenic powder and pest damage.

Team cleaning of an owl

Small but mighty team of volunteers!

Gently cleaning a bird and checking for signs of arsenic powder and pest damage.

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Taxidermy Cleaning

Eagle Creek Ornithology Center

After a training in taxidermy handling and integrated pest management, I volunteered to help with the annual cleaning of the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center. I learned how to identify pest damage and ways to clean and treat these delicate taxidermy objects.

Exhibit Cleaning

Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways

During a three day intensive visit, I helped to clean the entire permanent exhibit at the Ziibiwing Center. I applied my skills in object handling, integrated pest management observational skills, and general collections care throughout the project.

Cleaning the Diba Jimooyung exhibit

Cleaning team for the four seasons gallery

Cleaning the Diba Jimooyung exhibit

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