Muskoka North Chapter Drag-A-Tote for a Cause

Date:

June 19, 2026 1:00 pm

Location:

Futurescape Landscaping, 280 McFarlane Lake Rd, Greater Sudbury, ON

The Muskoka North Chapter is exited to invite landscape contractors, designers, hardscapers and irrigation and lighting specialists to join us at Drag-A-Tote event presented by Futurescape Landscaping, where we come together in the spirit of hope and generosity to make a positive impact.

Come on out, bring your staff for a day of learning and fun.

Join us for expert-led talks, meet with suppliers and then have your team compete in fun challenges for bragging rights and great prizes.

Enjoy a drink, live music, and freshly cooked Porketta through the event.

FREE to Attend. All money collected from the food booth will be donated to the YMCA Fill a Bus Campaign

SUPPLIERS DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY

Don’t miss this golden opportunity to showcase your supplies and equipment and company to the industry.
There are a limited number of supplier exhibitor booths available (first come, first served), if you are interested, please fill out the form or contact Lisa at lpascoe@landscapeontario.com. Exhibitors will receive outside space only, must bring own tables, chairs and tent. Don’t miss out. Exhibit now!

BE AN EXHIBITOR

Roast, Toast & Relax — Grand Door Prize

We're offering one incredible premium door prize package for an attendee, valued at over $2,600, designed to enhance outdoor living and showcase the Furturescape experience.
- Stainless steel fire pit
- Two premium resin Muskoka chairs to complete outdoor entertaining set.
- A $1,000 Futurescape Landscaping gift card to enhance your outdoor space

Agenda

1:00 Welcome/Network

1:30 Sean Christie, Rugged Earth Landscaping – Winning Work: What the Top 1% Do Differently

2:00 Details to come

Break

2:45 Steve Beaton, Futurescape Landscaping – The Soil Truth: What’s Really Happening Below Your Install

3:15 Joe Salemi, Landscape Ontario – Not Plan B

4:00 Band starts

Landscaper Competition

This contractor competition (minimum of three teams and a maximum of six) will compete across three events to beat the best.

Event 1: Drag-a-Tote Challenge
Event 2: Hitachi Excavator Rodeo
Event 3: Landscape Ontario Landscapers’ Olympics

Each company will designate one competitor per event a Tote Dragger, an Excavator Operator, and a Landscape Olympian. Note: the same individual may compete in all three events if the company chooses.
Points will be accumulated across all three events, and the company with the highest total will be declared the overall winner.

Sean Christie, Rugged Earth Landscaping

Rugged Earth Landscaping founder Sean Christie is a landscape professional based in Huntsville specializing in high-end landscape construction, landscape design, and outdoor lighting through Wild Lighting. Known for blending craftsmanship with strong business operations, Sean has built a reputation for delivering award-winning outdoor spaces in competitive residential and cottage markets.

In “Winning Work, Winning Awards: What the Top 1% Do Differently,” Sean shares how elite landscape companies separate themselves through branding, design, execution standards, and client experience to consistently secure premium projects and industry recognition.

Steve Beaton, Futurescape Landscaping

Steve Beaton, Parts and Service Manager at Futurescape Landscaping, brings decades of experience in forestry, soil science, and environmental management. With a strong foundation as a Forest Technician, he has spent much of his career evaluating soil health, biological productivity, and sustainable land management practices across diverse landscapes.

Passionate about education and industry development, Steve later taught Soil and Water studies at Sir Sanford Fleming College, combining classroom instruction with hands-on field learning. His practical expertise and commitment to knowledge sharing have helped shape future professionals in forestry and environmental fields. Problem solver, mentor, and steward of sustainable land management.

Joe Salemi, Landscape Ontario

Joe Salemi, Executive Director of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, is a dynamic leader committed to the advancement and prosperity of the landscape horticulture sector in Ontario. He believes in a people-first leadership philosophy and has a proven track record of scaling businesses through streamlined operations and fiscal management.

A passionate advocate for the industry, Joe actively builds community ties, forges strategic partnerships, and drives industry growth. His diverse career background in the trades, not-for-profit organizations, and the technology sector provides him with a broad perspective and a wealth of experience and knowledge. Culture creator, industry observationalist, community builder.