Geology, history, and possible life on planets, next adventure at Saturday Club

Geology, history, and the possibility of life on planets will be the focus of “Alien Worlds” for the Jan. 3, 2026, edition of the Tate Geological Museum’s popular Saturday Club.

Led by Russell Hawley, Tate Geological Museum education specialist, participants will look at the planets, starting with a preview of that night’s sky so students can spot them on their own. “We’ll delve into the geology of the planets and their history, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life,” said Hawley.

According to Hawley, students will be asked what adaptations would enable life to survive in those extraterrestrial environments. “Afterward, the students all select planets, or create their own, and then design a hypothetical extraterrestrial life-form capable of living there,” Hawley noted.

Saturday Club is free and open to children ages 7-14. The Tate Geological Museum is located at the southern end of the Casper College campus. Look for the life-size T. rex bronze near the Tate or call the museum at 307-268-2447 for more information.

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