Guest: Lydia Wong, PhD candidate‍ ‍

Exploring the consequences of warming and drying climates on wild bee and wasp populations.‍‍ ‍

Who is Lydia Wong?‍ ‍

• PhD candidate at the university of Ottawa in the department of Biology

• Undergrad at the university of Toronto specializing in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

• Conducted field work both in Colorado Rockies, but also locally in Toronto

• Currently running a citizen science-driven study exploring the impacts of urban heat island effect on city-dwelling bees and wasps in Ottawa

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Agenda‍ ‍

• Hybrid meeting:  Link will be sent via membership distribution list

• Social Time: 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm – bring a refreshment to share

• Meeting Start: 7:00 pm

• Public welcome – drop-in fee at the door: $5.00

• Venue: Manotick United Church

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