The following pre-conference workshops are open and free to all registered conference participants. A special registration option for only $30 is available on the registration form to individuals who only wish to attend pre-conference events (workshops and opening reception) scheduled for 26 May 2011.

9AM -1PM, Thursday, 26 May 2011
Methodological Workshop on Biodiversity Dynamics on Islands
Organized by Rosemary Gillespie, Helen James, and Vicki Funk

Space is limited for this workshop. RSVP to Rosemary Gillespie (gillespie@berkeley.edu) by May 9th to reserve a seat.

Methodological Workshop Agenda - descriptions, speakers & topics.

Now available - Code and instructions for Nick Matzke's R-and-Biogeography workshop session at the "Methodological Workshop On Biodiversity Dynamics", on May 26th.

2-5PM, Thursday, 26 May 2011
Vignettes of Current Plant Conservation Efforts in Hawaii
Chaired by Marie M. Bruegmann, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Lloyd Loope, USGS

Conservation Workshop Agenda - description, speakers & topics.