FILMS & PROGRAMS

JOSHUA TREE

Venomous animals of the desert

William Hayes, professor of biology at Loma Linda University, today talks about the biology of venomous animals, how to avoid them and first-aid and clinical treatments to use in case you don’t.

When, where: Black Rock Canyon Visitor Center, 9800 Black Rock Road, Yucca Valley, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.

Admission: $55

Info: (760) 367-5535

ARGENTINA

Slide show

Ana and Derek Przebieda will show slides and discuss their travels in northern Argentina, including to Iguazú Falls, the colonial city of Salta and a train trip into the Andes.

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

Admission: Free

Info: (626) 449-3220

CAMBODIA

Slide show

Mort Loveman will talk about the Angkor temples of Cambodia.

When, where: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Roxbury Park Community Center, 471 S. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills

Admission: Free to Beverly Hills residents, $1 nonresidents.

Info: (310) 550-4761

— Maggie Barnett

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