The buzzing honey bee on your flower is one of the most charitable creatures on our planet.

On their own, without wages and without a voice other than their meager buzz, honey bees contribute billions of dollars to our national economy.

On Aug. 16, a "Day for Honey Bees" was observed at Wildlands Conservancy, Emmaus, as part of National Honey Bee Day. The event was free, for all ages and sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Beekeepers Association.