Films & Programs: Trekking the globe

WORLD

Presentation

Author Irene Butler will give a digital presentation and reading from her book, “Trekking the Globe With (Mostly) Gentle Footsteps,” an account of her journey across four continents with her husband, Rick.

When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.

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

CANYONEERING

Workshop

Learn the art of canyoneering, including the history, tools and techniques.

When, where: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Adventure 16 store, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles.

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

GALAPAGOS

Slide show

Mort Loveman will present “Galapagos Islands: Voyage of the HMS Beagle.”

When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761.

WEST COAST

Workshop

Teddi Boston discusses her pioneering solo through-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Rancho Cucamonga, 12218 Foothill Blvd.

Admission, info: Free. (909) 646-8360.

BIRD-WATCHIING

Presentation

Jim and Sylvia Gallagher will show slides and discuss the most common birds found at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Orange County.

When, where: 7 p.m. Thursday at the Huntington Beach Public Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach.

Admission, info: Free. (714) 846-1001.

SOLO TRAVEL

Workshop

Get tips for “Women Traveling Solo” around the world, including health, lodging and safety.

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

Admission, info: Free. (310) 393-3413.

SOUTH AMERICA

Presentation

Analia Rupar-Przebieda will present images from “Crossing the Atacama Desert and Bolivian Altiplano.”

When, where: Noon Saturday at Damon’s Steak House, 317 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale.

Admission, info: $18.50 for lunch and program. Hosted by the Network for Travel Club. RSVP to (323) 578-3601.

Please e-mail announcements at least three weeks in advance of the event date to travel@latimes.com.