Alida Cantor
@alidacantor.bsky.social
Geographer, political ecologist, critical legal water energy resources, environmental justice. Associate Professor of Geography at Portland State University. Parent, feminist, union member, bike commuter. She/her.
Joined a micro #NoKings rally in Portland OR with a bunch of kids and parents and grandmas. For those not fluent in kindergarten writing: "Yes ice cream, No ICE."
October 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Joined a micro #NoKings rally in Portland OR with a bunch of kids and parents and grandmas. For those not fluent in kindergarten writing: "Yes ice cream, No ICE."
Amazing Swift show tonight in Portland!
Every year migrating Vaux's swifts gather by the thousands and roost in chimneys like this SE Portland elementary school. And neighbors come out to watch them and cheer them on. It's a true delight.
Every year migrating Vaux's swifts gather by the thousands and roost in chimneys like this SE Portland elementary school. And neighbors come out to watch them and cheer them on. It's a true delight.
September 20, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Amazing Swift show tonight in Portland!
Every year migrating Vaux's swifts gather by the thousands and roost in chimneys like this SE Portland elementary school. And neighbors come out to watch them and cheer them on. It's a true delight.
Every year migrating Vaux's swifts gather by the thousands and roost in chimneys like this SE Portland elementary school. And neighbors come out to watch them and cheer them on. It's a true delight.
Greetings from Portland, the ruined city that's like living in hell
September 6, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Greetings from Portland, the ruined city that's like living in hell
Looking forward to talking with journalists about water-energy issues today at @sejorg.bsky.social Society of Environmental Journalists conference!
April 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Looking forward to talking with journalists about water-energy issues today at @sejorg.bsky.social Society of Environmental Journalists conference!
Full house at the school Bike Drop Off Zone this morning!
We turned 1 parking space in front of school into a bike zone. This morning we had around 10-12 bikes parked there instead of 1 car. 🎉🚲☀️ #bikesky #bikebus @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social
We turned 1 parking space in front of school into a bike zone. This morning we had around 10-12 bikes parked there instead of 1 car. 🎉🚲☀️ #bikesky #bikebus @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Full house at the school Bike Drop Off Zone this morning!
We turned 1 parking space in front of school into a bike zone. This morning we had around 10-12 bikes parked there instead of 1 car. 🎉🚲☀️ #bikesky #bikebus @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social
We turned 1 parking space in front of school into a bike zone. This morning we had around 10-12 bikes parked there instead of 1 car. 🎉🚲☀️ #bikesky #bikebus @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social
February 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Ok, this is kind of fun to see. scholargoggler.com
February 12, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Ok, this is kind of fun to see. scholargoggler.com
Saw a #badstockphotosofmyjob somewhere recently so here's mine... I too spend much of my work time staring at a globe while stroking my mustache with a quizzical/ shocked expression 😂 #geosky #geography 🧪
January 9, 2024 at 2:23 AM
Saw a #badstockphotosofmyjob somewhere recently so here's mine... I too spend much of my work time staring at a globe while stroking my mustache with a quizzical/ shocked expression 😂 #geosky #geography 🧪
Found this charming tiny note to Santa from 7 year old asking for a "potted cacktus." Definitely channeling @jaredmargulies.bsky.social
December 5, 2023 at 11:10 PM
Found this charming tiny note to Santa from 7 year old asking for a "potted cacktus." Definitely channeling @jaredmargulies.bsky.social
Fascinated by this ad I got in the mail from what seems to be a pretty mainstream landscaping company. "From installing plants that can withstand dry climates, to proper storm prep, our experts can support you in mitigating the impact of climate change." #greensky #geosky
December 1, 2023 at 3:15 AM
Bike corking (and snack provisioning) for the Portland teachers strike kid-centered march today, along with a bunch of other parent-kid teams on cargo bikes... I think I have found my calling. 🩵 We support teachers!!!
November 7, 2023 at 7:21 PM
Bike corking (and snack provisioning) for the Portland teachers strike kid-centered march today, along with a bunch of other parent-kid teams on cargo bikes... I think I have found my calling. 🩵 We support teachers!!!
Poster in support of Portland teachers spotted at my kid's K-8 school. "This is no teacher strike, this is a school strike! Made by students so our teachers can fight for a brighter future." ♥️💯✊
October 28, 2023 at 6:48 PM
Poster in support of Portland teachers spotted at my kid's K-8 school. "This is no teacher strike, this is a school strike! Made by students so our teachers can fight for a brighter future." ♥️💯✊
From a visit to the fish ladder at Bonneville Dam. (Actually a salmon not a shark)
October 14, 2023 at 3:48 AM
From a visit to the fish ladder at Bonneville Dam. (Actually a salmon not a shark)
For a toddler who rides in a bike seat - this Hamax kid bike seat cover is incredibly perfect.
October 11, 2023 at 5:09 PM
For a toddler who rides in a bike seat - this Hamax kid bike seat cover is incredibly perfect.
Some wise words found in 7 year old's notebook.
October 11, 2023 at 5:40 AM
Some wise words found in 7 year old's notebook.
Hello science friends! I'm Alida, a human - environment geographer in Portland Oregon. I study political ecology and legal geography of water and its intersections with energy and food, mostly in the Western US. I'm also a parent and a bike commuter. Glad to connect with more science folks here!
September 27, 2023 at 3:46 PM
Hello science friends! I'm Alida, a human - environment geographer in Portland Oregon. I study political ecology and legal geography of water and its intersections with energy and food, mostly in the Western US. I'm also a parent and a bike commuter. Glad to connect with more science folks here!
New level of Portlandness unlocked.
September 12, 2023 at 2:45 AM
New level of Portlandness unlocked.
Always good spending time with water.
August 21, 2023 at 10:34 PM
Always good spending time with water.
Blissed out from some quality time in the woods with the kiddos. This is what summers are for.
July 31, 2023 at 3:14 PM
Blissed out from some quality time in the woods with the kiddos. This is what summers are for.
Your Uber is here.
July 25, 2023 at 9:08 PM
Your Uber is here.