Travel films & programs: Workshop on trip-planning

TRAVEL

Workshop

Trip planner and author Rebecca Bricker will show you how to map out a realistic itinerary and stay within your budget.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

Admission, info: $10. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.

ROCK CLIMBING

Movie

Join the filmmakers for a presentation and screening of “Stoney Point: Portrait of an American Crag,” a documentary on the history and rock-climbing culture of the 76-acre park on the outskirts of Los Angeles.

When, where: 7 p.m Thursday at the REI store in Tustin, 2962 El Camino Real.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 505-0205.

EUROPE

Workshop

Veteran travelers will offer tips on budget rail travel in Europe, including reservations, types of Eurail passes and overnight and high-speed trains.

When, where: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 2nd St., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-6263

JOSHUA TREE

Field class

University of Nevada professor Jef Jaeger will lead a course on frogs and toads found in Joshua Tree National Park. It begins with an in-class overview on the natural history of the park’s amphibians, followed by a late-afternoon hike to an oasis in search of frogs and toads.

When, where: 1-10 p.m. Saturday at the Oasis Visitors Center, 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms.

Admission, info: $60. (760) 367-5535

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