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Please join us for a celebration of Earth Day and Creation Care!

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Roncalli Hall

5:30PM Doors Open

6:00PM Opening Prayer and Potluck Dinner

6:45PM Presentation by Dr. Kevin McCluney

Sweating the bees: sensitivity to urban warming

7:30PM Closing Prayer

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About Dr. McCluney

Kevin McCluney is Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Science at Bowling Green State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Arizona State University.   

Summary of Presentation

Declines of honey bees have made headline news for the past 20 years. However, these are carefully managed domestic species and aren't at risk of extinction. On the other hand, there are approximately 4000 species of native and wild bees in the US, and dozens of them are likely experiencing severe declines. Threats include habitat loss, pesticides, honey bees, and climate change. Dr. McCluney will discuss his research team's recent findings on the effects of urban climate change on bees across 10 US cities.