Welcome Back & Congratulations!
Hello @elenanua, @Neelwannere, @AXELK, @IgnacioK_1, @Dantus19, @Norma1234567, @lacky0802, @LeonardooS, @Nurulkst! A big shoutout to each of you for earning the ‘New Friend’ badge on Local Guides Connect! 
Even if you’ve been part of Connect before, seeing you engage again—starting with your first like—is always a joy. Every small interaction helps make our community stronger! 
Whether you’re returning after a break or exploring Connect more deeply now, we’re thrilled to have you back. Connect isn’t just a platform—it’s a community, and every interaction counts.
To reconnect and explore what’s happening on Connect, you may find these posts useful:
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2026: Local Guides Events & Experiences (If you want to attend a Local Guides event, it’s worth reading)
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Introduce Yourself — January 2026 (If you want to be featured in the monthly Introduce Yourself post, share your introduction in the comments with a horizontal photo (landscape mode), following the five prompts mentioned in this post)
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Forthcoming meet-ups: Join in-person meet-ups near you, as well as virtual and hybrid meet-ups, to connect with community. To know more about the meet-ups, join virtual session on 17 January, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM IST. We’d love to see you there!
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Join the Global Wave: Celebrate 11 Years of Local Guides & 10 Years of Connect!
Question for you:
How have you contributed to sustainability on Google Maps?
Select all that apply. If any option isn’t clear, please read “6 Ways I Support Sustainability on Google Maps.”
- Writing reviews that highlight sustainable practices
- Updating sustainability attributes
- Mapping green initiatives
- Answering quick questions
- Adding photos and videos related to sustainability
- Creating and sharing lists