Mike Orthober Adds to “Seasons of Life” Display

Master taxidermist Mike Orthober of Egg Harbor will be at the Door County Historical Museum on July 14 mounting a specimen for the “Seasons of Life” display. Orthober created the diorama over a period of years, and periodically adds birds and animals.

Orthober is well known in the taxidermy field, having won many national and international awards, most recently “Best in World” for warm-water fish and “2nd in World” for a non-game bird. He also judges World Taxidermy Championships and teaches others his methods.

Admission to the museum is free but donations are welcome to benefit museum exhibits and programming. The museum, open daily from 10 am – 4:30 pm until October 31, is located at 18 N. 4th Avenue in Sturgeon Bay.

For more information call 920.743.5809.