Travel films & programs

ITALY

Presentation

Learn about the cultural and culinary treasures of Italy’s lesser known central regions of Abruzzo, Le Marche and Umbria.

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

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

MT. WHITNEY

Workshop

Experts will cover the basics of preparing for Mt. Whitney, including physical conditioning and gear, strategies to cope with high altitude and alternate routes to the top.

When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI stores in Manhattan Beach, 1800 Rosecrans Ave., Suite E; and Northridge, 18605 Devonshire St.; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store in Huntington Beach, 7777 Edinger Ave.

Admission, info: Free. (310) 727-0728 for Manhattan Beach; (818) 831-5555 for Northridge; (714) 379-1938 for Huntington Beach.

AFRICA

Presentation

The 2012 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings films from the 36th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival, featuring movies that explore remote landscapes, mountain cultures and adrenaline-fueled action sports.

When, where: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, John Adams Middle School, 2425 16th St., Santa Monica.

Admission, info: Tickets $15 at the door, by phone and at the Adventure 16 stores, 11161 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, (310) 473-4574; and 5425 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, (818) 345-4266.

MORONGO VALLEY

Field class

An edible-plant expert will teach about plants harvested by native people for food, medicine and other purposes.

When, where: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 25. Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, 11055 East Drive, Morongo Valley.

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

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