Learn five important knots to use while camping

CAMPING

Workshop

Learn five important knots and how and when to use them while camping.

When, where: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m Wednesday at the REI store in Arcadia, 214 N. Santa Anita Ave.

Admission, info: $20 members, $40 nonmembers. (626) 447-1062

WINTER SPORTS

Workshop

Learn all about avalanches and what to do if you are caught in one.

When, where: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Adventure 16 store in Tarzana, 5425 Reseda Blvd., and Friday at the Los Angeles store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (818) 345-4266 for Tarzana, (310) 473-4574 for Los Angeles.

SAN PEDRO

Presentation

Enjoy a slide show and explore the Point Fermin tide pools with the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.

When, where: 2 to 3:30 p.m Saturday and 3 to 4:30 p.m. (2:30 to 4 p.m. Spanish presentation) Jan. 10 at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 548-7562

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