Travel films and events: A talk on ‘Vanishing Tales From Ancient Trails’

TRAVEL

Presentation

James Michael Dorsey will discuss his latest book, “Vanishing Tales From Ancient Trails.”

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

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

BACKPACKING

Seminar

Backpacker Magazine’s Get Out More Tour will offer tips on gear, survival skills and other trail-tested techniques.

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

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

JOSHUA TREE

Field class

Prof. William Hayes will discuss venomous and nonvenomous snakes that inhabit Southern California’s deserts.

When, where: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28 at Black Rock Visitor Center

Admission, info: $70. (760) 367-5535

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