Get tips on winter camping, learn about Anza-Borrego State Park and little-known tribes in Africa

CAMPING

Workshop

Experts offer tips on how to plan, stay warm and select appropriate gear for winter camping.

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at REI stores in Huntington Beach, 7777 Edinger Ave., and Northridge, 18605 Devonshire St.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 379-1938 for Huntington Beach; (818) 831-5555 for Northridge.

ANZA-BORREGO

Presentation

Learn about Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in eastern San Diego County and the basics of desert hiking, biking and camping.

When, where: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Adventure 16 store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles

Admission, info: Free. (310) 473-4574.

JOSHUA TREE

Symposium

Learn about challenges to California’s desert national parks and monuments in a panel discussion featuring park staff from Joshua Tree, Death Valley and Mojave National Preserve.

When, where: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Bell Center, Copper Mountain College, 6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree.

Admission, info: Free. (760) 367-5535.

AFRICA

Presentation

James Michael Dorsey will discuss little-known tribes of Mali and Ethiopia.

When, where: Noon Jan. 22 at Bollywood Masala Restaurant, 618 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.

Admission, info: $21 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to Odette Ricasa at (323) 578-3601.

Please email announcements at least three weeks before the event to travel@latimes.com.