Spring swing

With spring in full swing, you might think that on any warm afternoon there’s little to do but join the sunning undergrads who litter the greening turf of campus, books resting on thighs and sunglasses concealing those drooping eyelids. However, activity hums indoors and out.

Naturalist Nathan Larson, far left, strums a guitar as he leads families in a rendition of “I’m Gonna Reach,” a song about a tree reaching for the sky, at the UW Arboretum’s Earth Day activities. (Photo: Stephanie Judge)

Women’s crew members compete in the Midwest Rowing Regatta championship on Lake Wingra. (Photo: Jeff Miller)

Michael Leckrone, longtime master of organized musical chaos, leads the UW Varsity Band under the stage lights in the band’s annual extravaganza at the Kohl Center. (Photo: Jeff Miller)

Debbie Lee Litzler, left, paints logos on children’s faces during the recent Badger Kids Sports Fair in the McClain Athletic Facility. (Photo: Michael Rothbart)

A spirit squad member hoists his colleague aloft during the Badgers’ spring football game at Camp Randall. (Photo: Michael Rothbart)